LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As construction and road improvement projects continue across the valley, it could lead to more headaches for Las Vegas valley drivers. Here's a look at the upcoming closures and what you need to know to spend less time behind the wheel and have a smoother commute.
According to Harry Reid International Airport officials, the southbound airport connector tunnel will be reduced to one lane from Jan. 14 through Jan. 18. That will be for overnight maintenance work. The lane closure will be in place from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. However, lanes will reopen when crews are not working. The northbound airport connector tunnel is also scheduled to close on Jan. 14 and reopen on Jan. 16.
Airport officials added that the southbound airport connector tunnel will be closed from Jan. 21 through Jan. 25 and that will be from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.
In the east part of the valley, the Nevada Department of Transportation will have overnight lane closures in place on the U.S. 95 so crews can do pavement resurfacing and lane striping. Transportation officials said the following closures are due to the ongoing Wyoming to Sunset improvement project.
Sunday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. to Monday, Jan. 15 at 5 a.m.
- Southbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between S. Nellis Boulevard and N. Stephanie Street
- Northbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between S. Nellis Boulevard and Flamingo Road
- Northbound U.S. 95 off and on ramps at Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road off ramp will be closed
Monday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. to Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 5 a.m.
- Southbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between N. Stephanie Street and Sunset Road
- Northbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between S. Nellis Boulevard and Flamingo Road
- Northbound U.S. 95 off and on ramps at Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road off ramp will be closed
Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 5 a.m.
- Southbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between Flamingo Road and S. Nellis Boulevard
- Southbound U.S. 95 off and on ramps at Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road on ramp will be closed
- Northbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between S. Nellis Boulevard and Flamingo Road
Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, Jan. 18 at 5 a.m.
- Southbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between Flamingo Road and S. Nellis Boulevard
- Southbound U.S. 95 off and on ramps at Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road on ramp will be closed
- Northbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between S. Nellis Boulevard and Flamingo Road
- Northbound U.S. 95 off and on ramps at Tropicana Avenue and Flamingo Road off ramp will be closed
Thursday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. to Friday, Jan. 19 at 5 a.m.
- Southbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between S. Nellis Boulevard and N. Stephanie Street
- Southbound U.S. 95 off and on ramps at Russell Road will be closed
Sunday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. to Monday, Jan. 22 at 5 a.m.
- Southbound U.S. 95 reduced to one lane between N. Stephanie Street and Sunset Road
- Southbound U.S. 95 off and on ramps at Galleria Drive will be closed
In the northwest part of the valley, Las Vegas crews will start work on new traffic signals and improvements like a pedestrian beacon and fiber-optic communications infrastructure to monitor and manage traffic conditions. The project will affect the following intersections.
- Grand Teton Drive at Shaumber Road
- Grand Teton Drive at Egan Crest Way
- Dorrell Lane at Shaumber Road
- Dorrell Lane at Egan Crest Drive
- Dorrell Lane at Durango Drive
- El Capitan Way at Racel Street
According to city officials, residents can expect intermittent lane restrictions for those intersections and roadways. Work hours will be from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Work is expected to be completed by the end of July.
