Interruptions to traffic on US Highway 95 are scheduled for May 18 through the 21st. The north and southbound lanes will be closed at Interstate 15 from 10 PM on May 18 until 5 AM on May 21st, affecting the downtown area of Las Vegas. Martin Luther King Boulevard will also be closed to traffic where it intersects with Highway 95 during this time. On the other hand, Interstate 15 and the “Spaghetti Bowl” interchange ramps will not be affected. If you have any questions regarding this closure, contact your local Las Vegas car accident attorney.
The Nevada Department of Transportation has suggestions for alternative routes. Northbound traffic that would ordinarily use Highway 95 are rerouted to Boulder Highway, Charleston Boulevard, and Eastern Avenue. For individuals who need to travel southbound, the use of Valley View Boulevard, Rancho Drive, and Decatur Boulevard is encouraged. The navigation application called Waze is anticipated to be an accurate and helpful aide. Be sure to observe all laws and common sense when using a navigation system while driving. This includes setting a destination before beginning to drive and asking passengers for assistance whenever possible. Do not operate a cell phone navigation system while driving as that can lead to a distracted driving accident and cause legal assistance from an attorney.
These closures are so construction can be conducted on Interstate 15. This particular closing will allow bridge construction as part of the third and final phase of the overall project to widen Interstate 15. The project was named Project Neon and this third and final phase is aptly called “The Main Event.” Project Neon will widen Interstate 15 on the 4 mile stretch between US 95 and Sahara Avenue. This will be the second of a total of six full freeway closures scheduled for Project Neon’s completion. The overall project will see 28 new bridges built by the summer of 2019. The project currently is 65% finished and is on track to end on time. The design-build general contractor is Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. and Atkins North America is the lead designer.
Details of the project can be found at NDOTProjectNeon.com or through its Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter pages (@NDOTProjectNeon). Twitter will have the most up-to-date information. There is a smartphone app intended to assist individuals navigating the closures and interested in staying updated on progress and changes. There is also a hotline in both English and Spanish at (702) 293 – NEON (6366). While Waze is partnering with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to keep motorists informed about scheduled construction, unanticipated changes, closures, and restrictions may occur due to weather and other unforeseen conditions. For the latest information, call 511 or visit nvroads.com before driving.
Road closures due to construction makes for a much more dangerous situation for drivers. If you have been injured in a car accident while driving an alternative route due to road closures, make sure to seek legal representation from an experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorney.
Call Harris & Harris Injury Lawyers today on (702) 384-1414. You can also submit our online contact form and we will get back to you promptly.