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Started by Plutonic Panda, September 30, 2022, 06:16:40 PM

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Plutonic Panda

Didn't see a catch all thread for LV metro road projects so figured I create one for those that don't warrant their own thread.

The first is a project coming to downtown to reconstruct, add trees, and bike lanes to a four mile stretch of Stewart Ave. I gotta say, I don't really see much use of the bike lanes that have been built other than tweakers and even they still opt to ride on the sidewalk next to a perfectly good bike lane. I do see the occasional tourist use them. Maybe once more are built it will attract more riders. Vegas actually has great riding weather during the winter months.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-leaders-announce-infrastructure-bill-funded-projects/


skluth

I do think bike lanes will get more use as e-bikes become more popular. I'm seeing them more around Palm Springs, both buyers and renters, and riders seem to stick to many of the bike routes, even those on major streets. I think more users are renting the e-bikes than buying so I do worry about cyclists knowing the road rules pertaining to bikes, but renting bikes was popular even before Covid so seeing e-bikes here may not be the thing I think it is right now.

I've been considering renting one to check it out. But PS is so flat that I'm not sure an e-bike would be worth the extra expense over a regular bike.

Plutonic Panda

I love E-Bikes. I use Metros E Bikes all the time for errands. I use my own regular bike(Specialized Crosstrail Hybrid) for recreational purposes for a workout. I am seriously considering purchasing one.

Rothman

Around here, e-bikes and scooters are popular for the three months a year that you can use them.  No one stays in bike lanes, though.
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position(s) of NYSDOT.

Plutonic Panda

Quote from: Rothman on September 30, 2022, 07:59:25 PM
Around here, e-bikes and scooters are popular for the three months a year that you can use them.  No one stays in bike lanes, though.
I figure you're in NY but where is around here?

skluth

Saw this construction update on my visit this week to LV. Glad I didn't postpone my trip.

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Major Closure of I-15 and Tropicana will shutdown roads for several days for "Dropicana"
Dropicana is a part of Phase 2 of the I-15 Tropicana Project

By: Zora AsberryPosted at 12:06 PM, Jan 13, 2023 and last updated 6:58 AM, Jan 14, 2023
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Commuters who travel along the I-15 North and South, as well as east and westbound Tropicana, will see some major traffic changes in the coming days.​

It's all due to phase two of the I-15 Tropicana Project – which will replace a nearly 60-year-old bridge, overpass and ramps.

NDOT spokesperson Justin Hopkins spoke with KTNV to find out exactly how this next phase will impact commuters.

"We called it 'Dropicana,' because we're dropping and taking down several different structures," Hopkins said. "So, half of the Tropicana Avenue Bridge over I-15 is coming down."

​The removal of the Tropicana Avenue bridge will close down east and westbound lanes for eight days next week.

​"We're also taking down about half of the flyover that goes from southbound I-15 to eastbound Tropicana," Hopkins added. "That's the big flyover that you take when you're heading down to Las Vegas Boulevard, to the strip and all the resorts."

Here's a timeline of what drivers can expect:

On ​Tuesday, Jan. 17, the I-15 southbound ramps to Tropicana east and westbound will be closed.​

Hopkins says, "The westbound ramp will be closed for nine months, while the eastbound flyover is going to be closed for 18 months while we rebuild the flyovers"​

On Sunday, ​Jan. 22, crews will begin closing Tropicana Avenue in both directions from Dean Martin to New York, New York until Jan. 30th.

This closure will force drivers to have to find a way around the construction – specifically, drivers who are a part of the bustling service industry on the Las Vegas Strip.

"Folks who use southbound I-15 to get to either the businesses or some of the great resorts on Tropicana, they're gonna have to find a new way to get down there for the long term," Hopkins said.

​The biggest impact on traffic will happen on Jan. 27, when crews will begin a full closure of I-15 North and South that will last nearly three whole days, beginning Friday night at 10:00 p.m.

I-15 will be closed from Flamingo Road in the north until Russell Road in the South. Both directions are on schedule to reopen by 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 30.

​Suggested detours would be to take I-15 North to the I-215 western beltway to get to Summerlin Parkway, Centennial Hills or Aliante. Commuters can also take I-15 to the I-215 eastern beltway to US-95 to get to downtown and North Las Vegas.

For real-time traffic updates, visit https://www.ktnv.com/traffic.

roadfro

Quote from: skluth on January 14, 2023, 01:38:53 PM
Saw this construction update on my visit this week to LV. Glad I didn't postpone my trip.

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Major Closure of I-15 and Tropicana will shutdown roads for several days for "Dropicana"
Dropicana is a part of Phase 2 of the I-15 Tropicana Project
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Yep, this will be a major headache for a while.

We have a thread for discussion on this project: I-15/Tropicana interchange rebuild
Roadfro - AARoads Pacific Southwest moderator since 2010, Nevada roadgeek since 1983.

skluth

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Quote from: roadfro on January 15, 2023, 01:54:54 PM
Quote from: skluth on January 14, 2023, 01:38:53 PM
Saw this construction update on my visit this week to LV. Glad I didn't postpone my trip.

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Major Closure of I-15 and Tropicana will shutdown roads for several days for "Dropicana"
Dropicana is a part of Phase 2 of the I-15 Tropicana Project
<...>

Yep, this will be a major headache for a while.

We have a thread for discussion on this project: I-15/Tropicana interchange rebuild
Thanks for cross-posting this in the more suitable thread. This was the only relevant thread I noticed when I posted.
(edited to fix forgotten close quote)

Scott5114

Quote from: skluth on January 15, 2023, 05:11:36 PM
Quote from: roadfro on January 15, 2023, 01:54:54 PM
Quote from: skluth on January 14, 2023, 01:38:53 PM
Saw this construction update on my visit this week to LV. Glad I didn't postpone my trip.

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Major Closure of I-15 and Tropicana will shutdown roads for several days for "Dropicana"
Dropicana is a part of Phase 2 of the I-15 Tropicana Project
<...>
in before kphoger shows up exhorting everyone to use the preview function

Yep, this will be a major headache for a while.

We have a thread for discussion on this project: I-15/Tropicana interchange rebuild

Thanks for cross-posting this in the more suitable thread. This was the only relevant thread I noticed when I posted.
uncontrollable freak sardine salad chef

Plutonic Panda


Plutonic Panda

Tropicana West project is holding public meetings to unveil proposals to add lanes and improve this section of the road to reduce traffic congestion:

https://www.tropwest.com/?fbclid=IwAR0lZv7Sh273gDKgiQB2k8dJu5VVf3cRTSKo4GdjSY-CUA0ltxDEnMG1gU0_aem_th_AaDVgG03E4nq_g1bpuD1P4XseP4OwLESghZ4dJ4FnrW14E7om8PnIaOLy8FYfNJ_Qj4

Ted$8roadFan

I was in Las Vegas over the past week. There were many signs of the forthcoming Formula 1 (such as grandstands/separators being built on the side of the Strip), but no road closures yet (that I could see).

Plutonic Panda

It's mayhem as a driver. Strip is completely congested so much of the time with the road narrowing to only 3 lanes each way. This will happen every year for the next decade.

Scott5114

Yeah, the thing I've learned already is to never, ever drive on the Strip unless you have business there (maybe not even then if you can catch a ride). It's insane.
uncontrollable freak sardine salad chef

roadfro

Quote from: Scott5114 on October 19, 2023, 04:53:26 AM
Yeah, the thing I've learned already is to never, ever drive on the Strip unless you have business there (maybe not even then if you can catch a ride). It's insane.

This is 100% correct. Locals never drive the Strip unless they have to or are entertaining out-of-towners.

My sister just got a job at the Crystals mall in City Center. She is lamenting the commute after just a week. Apparently the best access to her employee parking is via the entrance off the Strip, which is down several lanes due to F1 construction (and which will be blocked on Monday afternoon when she needs to leave, due to the Aces championship parade). We've been talking about alternate ways for her to go while all this is going on, and the alternative along Frank Sinatra is super jammed up because that's what other employees are using.
Roadfro - AARoads Pacific Southwest moderator since 2010, Nevada roadgeek since 1983.

ClassicHasClass

Frank Sinatra may beat the Strip generally, but it's not much of an alternative at dinner time. We've learned to eat early when we're in Vegas.

Alps

Quote from: Scott5114 on October 19, 2023, 04:53:26 AM
Yeah, the thing I've learned already is to never, ever drive on the Strip unless you have business there (maybe not even then if you can catch a ride). It's insane.
I went up it to grab the US 466/91 sign and had no issues. Random weekday around lunchtime.

Rothman

Quote from: Alps on October 23, 2023, 06:12:41 PM
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 19, 2023, 04:53:26 AM
Yeah, the thing I've learned already is to never, ever drive on the Strip unless you have business there (maybe not even then if you can catch a ride). It's insane.
I went up it to grab the US 466/91 sign and had no issues. Random weekday around lunchtime.
So, that's where the sign ended up...
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