The 215 in the southwest will have intermittent closures very early Tuesday and some on- and off-ramps in the area will also be closed overnight next week, as work continues the highway widening project there. The eastbound side of the 215 between Decatur Boulevard and the I-15 in the southwest will close for 20 minutes at a time between 1 and 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28. … [Read more...] about Nighttime Disruptions Along Southern Beltway Next Week
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Overnight Lane Closures on Southwest 215 Next Week
Traffic will be limited to one lane on southbound 215 between Tropicana Avenue and Charleston Boulevard in the southwest valley during overnight hours next week. The lane closures will be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night from Sunday through Thursday, July 12-16. Drivers usually have three travel lanes on southbound 215 in this area. The closures are necessary as crews … [Read more...] about Overnight Lane Closures on Southwest 215 Next Week
Ramp Closures Along Southwest Beltway This Week
Ongoing work to widen the 215 Beltway will prompt closures of the highway ramps at Charleston Boulevard and Sahara Avenue this week. The scheduled closures are: Northbound 215 to Sahara exit ramp will be closed until 6 p.m. Wednesday.Southbound 215 on ramp from Charleston will be closed from 5 a.m. Wednesday to 6 p.m. Thursday.Southbound 215 to Sahara exit ramp will be … [Read more...] about Ramp Closures Along Southwest Beltway This Week
Westbound 215 Onramp at Decatur Boulevard to Reopen May 10
The Decatur Boulevard westbound onramp of the 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway is expected to reopen Sunday, May 10, instead of its original May 5 date. An extension was requested to allow additional time for concrete paving. The delay is due to high winds and weather. For drivers in that area, merging onto westbound 215 will continue on Rafael Rivera Way and enter the freeway … [Read more...] about Westbound 215 Onramp at Decatur Boulevard to Reopen May 10
Less Vehicle Traffic During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Yielding Less Air Pollution, Data Suggests
As the nation and world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, Clark County vehicle traffic has been reduced. With the resort corridor shut down and many locals complying with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s stay-at-home order, Las Vegas Valley roadway traffic is noticeably less crowded. Is that reduction in vehicle emissions having an impact on air quality? Recent data gathered by the … [Read more...] about Less Vehicle Traffic During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Yielding Less Air Pollution, Data Suggests