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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #100 on: December 28, 2017, 12:06:46 PM »

I just wonder if they're any closer to a decision regarding the I-11 alignment through Las Vegas itself.

Using I-515/US-95 seems like a no-brainer, IMO.
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #101 on: December 28, 2017, 02:18:04 PM »

So, when is the Boulder City Bypass expected to open?

NDOT's Phase 1 (I-515 to US 95) was originally projected to be completed by January 2018. I believe this is still on track–the photos just posted here make it seem like they'll reach that target.

RTC's Phase 2 (US 95 to SR 172/Hoover Dam) is just projected to be complete "in 2018". I would expect third or fourth quarter.

Is US 93 going to be decommissioned once I-11 is complete?

No. You can see in the images that US 93 will be signed alongside I-11. US 93 extends beyond the extent of I-11 in both directions, so there is no need to decommission it at this time.

I just wonder if they're any closer to a decision regarding the I-11 alignment through Las Vegas itself.
Using I-515/US-95 seems like a no-brainer, IMO.

Discussion for another thread, but I haven't heard any news on this. I feel that the 95/thru-town corridor and the 215/west corridor both have merits, depending on what they want the desired traffic flow to be.
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #102 on: December 28, 2017, 07:40:04 PM »

Is US 93 going to be decommissioned once I-11 is complete?

No. You can see in the images that US 93 will be signed alongside I-11. US 93 extends beyond the extent of I-11 in both directions, so there is no need to decommission it at this time.

Well, obviously 11 and 93 are co-signed in those pictures, but what about when I-11 has been completed down to I-10 in the future? Is that still in the plans, or is the plan now to have I-11 go only to Kingman?

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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #103 on: December 28, 2017, 10:54:56 PM »

Is US 93 going to be decommissioned once I-11 is complete?

No. You can see in the images that US 93 will be signed alongside I-11. US 93 extends beyond the extent of I-11 in both directions, so there is no need to decommission it at this time.

Well, obviously 11 and 93 are co-signed in those pictures, but what about when I-11 has been completed down to I-10 in the future? Is that still in the plans, or is the plan now to have I-11 go only to Kingman?

The medium-term plans still call for I-11 to continue down US 93 to Wickenburg; an alignment to or adjacent to Phoenix metro has yet TBD.  It's very likely that US 93 will continue to be co-signed with I-11 until the entire distance between Wickenburg and Las Vegas is Interstate-grade freeway.  Between the Colorado River and Kingman the present facility can quite readily be upgraded to Interstate standards; as a virtual "SIU" that segment is likely to be completed before the section south of I-40, some of which remains a 2-lane facility.  That segment is likely to be done in stages:  bring the basic alignment up to 4 lanes (divided, of course) and build the grade separations/interchanges at a later time.  The first of those phases has been underway for some time now; about half of US 93 between US 60 and I-40 is 4-lane expressway with the remainder programmed for similar expansion.  Figure somewhere around 2025 before it's fully 4-lane, and considerably later in regards to a full-fledged I-11.   
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #104 on: December 30, 2017, 12:51:18 PM »

MOD NOTE: Three replies dated 12/28/2017 & 12/29/2017 were moved from this thread to the "Interstate 11 alignment, through Vegas and points north" thread. This was done to keep discussion/speculation on potential routes of I-11 contained to that thread, and keep focus of this thread on the progress of this specific project. –Roadfro
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #105 on: January 08, 2018, 09:08:40 PM »

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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #106 on: January 24, 2018, 09:49:27 AM »

A northbound I-11 segment is supposed to open Saturday 1/27, a few days ahead of schedule
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/next-section-of-interstate-11-slated-to-open-saturday-morning/
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #107 on: January 24, 2018, 11:51:25 AM »

A northbound I-11 segment is supposed to open Saturday 1/27, a few days ahead of schedule
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/next-section-of-interstate-11-slated-to-open-saturday-morning/

The article cited above was reprinted in today's AASHTO DTU; the picture accompanying the article seems to answer one of my previous questions:  the ultra-narrow kerning of the double 1's in the previously-shown reassurance shield may not be typical; the trailblazer shields (albeit smaller) at the US 95 interchange between Boulder City and Railroad Pass look to have the more typical wider spacing between the integers.  IMO, the shields look better that way -- and are easier to read at speed (especially for us old farts!).
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #108 on: January 31, 2018, 01:22:58 AM »

I-11 is now open on the NB side. A couple video clips:


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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #109 on: February 02, 2018, 08:30:10 PM »

It's exciting to see a new Interstate being built.  It will be like the 15 in California for Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #110 on: February 18, 2018, 04:54:29 PM »

Northbound on-ramp from Railroad Pass Casino Road scheduled to open Tuesday 2/20. This will result in a bit more usage of new northbound I-11 lanes.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/traffic/section-of-i-11-to-open-tuesday-at-railroad-pass/
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #111 on: March 10, 2018, 07:31:23 PM »

Here's another video of the future I-11:

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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #112 on: March 10, 2018, 07:51:52 PM »

Here's another video of the future I-11:


Let's go rent a Shelby Cobra Super Snake and see how fast we can go!  So much empty road just begs to be driven.  When does this section of I-11 open up?

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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #113 on: March 11, 2018, 01:11:43 AM »

Here's another video of the future I-11:

I checked Google Earth recently, and there's two streaks of something that resembles road bed in the desert.
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #114 on: April 15, 2018, 04:37:04 PM »

On Friday, a 364 foot long railroad overpass above I-11 opened, re connecting Boulder City to the nation's railroad system. The line from Henderson to Boulder City was severed many years ago. Here's a link:

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/restored-rail-line-reconnects-southern-nevada-cities/

The article says another 2.5 miles of I-11 will open in May, with the remainder of the freeway to the Colorado River opening in October.
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #115 on: April 17, 2018, 01:29:26 PM »

Here's another video of the future I-11:


Be careful out there. That NOA sign refers to naturally-occurring asbestos.
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #116 on: April 18, 2018, 12:53:10 AM »

Heh.  Worked as a paralegal in asbestos litigation.  Everyone sucks in millions of fibers of it over a lifetime no matter where they are.  Just don't suck in crocidolite or other stiffer fibers that used to be found in very high temp insulation over a long period and you'll be fine. :D
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #117 on: April 23, 2018, 05:47:56 PM »

Any word on exactly when the section of I-11 between Railroad Pass Casino Road and US 95 will open & US 95 rerouted to use this new section of freeway? News regarding this pending opening has been difficult to locate.

I also see that the section of existing US 95 which will be orphaned by this opening, between the new I-11 interchange and the existing one at Boulder City Parkway (current US 93/future Business US 93), is to become unsigned Nevada S.R. 173 (though it appears that NDOT got the mileage for it wrong on the January 2018 edition of their State Maintained Highways list).
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #118 on: April 24, 2018, 02:42:27 PM »

MOD NOTE: Three posts dated 4/23/2018 & 4/24/2018 were moved from this thread to the thread Interstate 11 alignment, through Vegas and points north. This was done to keep speculation about the future I-11 alignments contained to that thread, and keep this thread focused on the specific I-11 project under construction in Boulder City. –Roadfro
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #119 on: April 24, 2018, 03:16:03 PM »

Any word on exactly when the section of I-11 between Railroad Pass Casino Road and US 95 will open & US 95 rerouted to use this new section of freeway? News regarding this pending opening has been difficult to locate.

I also see that the section of existing US 95 which will be orphaned by this opening, between the new I-11 interchange and the existing one at Boulder City Parkway (current US 93/future Business US 93), is to become unsigned Nevada S.R. 173 (though it appears that NDOT got the mileage for it wrong on the January 2018 edition of their State Maintained Highways list).

I haven't seen a confirmed open date, but it should be relatively soon.

Not sure if the old section of US 95 that has become SR 173 will be signed or unsigned–it's an interesting signage question as there are merits for doing either way (I haven't been out there to check since the new year). I'm more curious about whether old US 93 will have a new state highway number or recycle one of the old numbers that it may have had in the federal aid numbering system (500 or 501). NDOT's log actually has two entries for SR 173, with one appearing to be erroneous, but still shows US 93 in Boulder City and not moved to the I-11 alignment.
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #120 on: April 24, 2018, 04:28:45 PM »

Any word on exactly when the section of I-11 between Railroad Pass Casino Road and US 95 will open & US 95 rerouted to use this new section of freeway? News regarding this pending opening has been difficult to locate.

I also see that the section of existing US 95 which will be orphaned by this opening, between the new I-11 interchange and the existing one at Boulder City Parkway (current US 93/future Business US 93), is to become unsigned Nevada S.R. 173 (though it appears that NDOT got the mileage for it wrong on the January 2018 edition of their State Maintained Highways list).

I haven't seen a confirmed open date, but it should be relatively soon.

Not sure if the old section of US 95 that has become SR 173 will be signed or unsigned–it's an interesting signage question as there are merits for doing either way (I haven't been out there to check since the new year). I'm more curious about whether old US 93 will have a new state highway number or recycle one of the old numbers that it may have had in the federal aid numbering system (500 or 501). NDOT's log actually has two entries for SR 173, with one appearing to be erroneous, but still shows US 93 in Boulder City and not moved to the I-11 alignment.
The reports I have seen all said "April 2018" for the US 95 interchange partial opening, which is why I asked since the month is almost over. The recent photos I have viewed do not show any State Route signage along the "orphin" section of 95, but do show "TO Business US 93 - Boulder City" on one of the BGSs. The good news is that when the re-routing of 95 is done, anyone heading NB who misses the new turnoff can easily use the "soon to be OLD" route to get back on track. But SB US 95 travelers had better not miss Exit 14 once the full bypass is completed, unless they want to make a 25-mile side trip! Probably a good thing that it will be a mandatory exit for a few months first.

I missed the "second" listing for SR 173, I'll have to go back and review that document again... thanks for the info! I think NDOT intentionally kept US 93 documented on its present routing since it will remain there for most of 2018, until the scheduled October opening of Phase II. Just wish they would provide mileage breakouts at major junctions rather than at urban area limits (or in addition to them) on their State Maintained Highways list. It's difficult to compile a continuous milepoint breakdown for the various routes from the data as presented in its present format.
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #121 on: April 25, 2018, 07:45:12 PM »

I haven't seen a confirmed open date, but it should be relatively soon.

Not sure if the old section of US 95 that has become SR 173 will be signed or unsigned–it's an interesting signage question as there are merits for doing either way (I haven't been out there to check since the new year). I'm more curious about whether old US 93 will have a new state highway number or recycle one of the old numbers that it may have had in the federal aid numbering system (500 or 501). NDOT's log actually has two entries for SR 173, with one appearing to be erroneous, but still shows US 93 in Boulder City and not moved to the I-11 alignment.
The reports I have seen all said "April 2018" for the US 95 interchange partial opening, which is why I asked since the month is almost over. The recent photos I have viewed do not show any State Route signage along the "orphin" section of 95, but do show "TO Business US 93 - Boulder City" on one of the BGSs. The good news is that when the re-routing of 95 is done, anyone heading NB who misses the new turnoff can easily use the "soon to be OLD" route to get back on track. But SB US 95 travelers had better not miss Exit 14 once the full bypass is completed, unless they want to make a 25-mile side trip! Probably a good thing that it will be a mandatory exit for a few months first.

I missed the "second" listing for SR 173, I'll have to go back and review that document again... thanks for the info! I think NDOT intentionally kept US 93 documented on its present routing since it will remain there for most of 2018, until the scheduled October opening of Phase II. Just wish they would provide mileage breakouts at major junctions rather than at urban area limits (or in addition to them) on their State Maintained Highways list. It's difficult to compile a continuous milepoint breakdown for the various routes from the data as presented in its present format.

I just returned from a trip to the Vegas area for work, but unfortunately didn't have opportunity to do any roadgeeking down that way like I wanted.

Now that I'm thinking about it, and having an idea of the final configuration of the Hoover Dam interchange, I'm wondering if old US 93/future US 93 Business will be designated as an extension of SR 172 (whether signed or unsigned).

I agree with your sentiments on the NDOT SMH book. It is difficult to get accurate mileages of some US routes in Nevada because sections overlapping with another US route or Interstate are not called out separately.

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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #122 on: April 28, 2018, 11:08:34 PM »

i need to get one of these shields one day, 11 is my favorite number!  :)
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Re: I-11/US 93 - Boulder City Bypass
« Reply #124 on: May 02, 2018, 08:53:03 PM »

Boulder City NV Facebook page. Their video shows entire alignment going southbound:

https://www.facebook.com/bouldercitynv/videos/2064675310213908/
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