LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding drivers of upcoming and ongoing restrictions in the Las Vegas Resort Corridor as construction continues on the I-15/Tropicana project.
On Tuesday, northbound and southbound closures of I-15 were postponed to later this week, NDOT's spokesperson announced.
As always, transportation officials advise drivers to use caution when traveling through or near any work zones, or take alternate detour routes if possible.
Drivers can expect the following closures on I-15, Tropicana, and along surrounding roads:
Mainline I-15:
- Northbound I-15 reduced to four lanes until the end of Phase 2
- Northbound I-15 CLOSED from from Russell Road to Flamingo Road starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, to 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20. Drivers will detour to Russell Road, west to Decatur Boulevard, north to Flamingo Road, and back to I-15.
- Southbound I-15 CLOSED from Flamingo Road to Russell Road starting at 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23. Drivers will detour to Russell Road, west to Valley View Boulevard, north to Flamingo Road, and back to I-15.
Heads up! Southbound I-15 will be CLOSED, Flamingo-Russell, TONIGHT 9pm to 5am (Monday). See map for detour ⬇️⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/aouZcCvrPZ
— Nevada DOT Vegas (@nevadadotvegas) October 22, 2023
Tropicana Ave over I-15:
- I-15 southbound offramp to Tropicana westbound is closed until the end of Phase 2
- Tropicana onramp to I-15 northbound is closed until the end of Phase 2
- Tropicana east- and westbound are reduced to two lanes in the temporary Diverging Diamond Interchange until the end of Phase 2
- I-15 southbound offramp to Tropicana eastbound is closed until Summer 2024
Harmon Avenue:
- Two lanes open, east- and westbound Harmon between Jerry Lewis Way and Aria/Vdara Driveways until late 2023
Dean Martin Drive:
- One northbound lane of Dean Martin Dr closed between Palms Center to the south of Hotel Rio through the end of 2023
- One north- and southbound lane is open between Jerry Lewis and Panorama Towers, nightly, Sunday-Thursday until December
Frank Sinatra Drive:
- North- and southbound Frank Sinatra Dr reduced to one lane in each direction nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the following morning, October 8-12. Note: This was originally scheduled as a 24/7 restriction lasting three weeks.
For the latest state highway conditions, visit www.nvroads.com, or call 511 before driving. Drivers can also download the free “I-15 Trop” app and visit www.i15trop.com for construction updates.
