One Summerlin Intersection About To Improve For Everyone

When you think of traffic in Summerlin, it's tough to not think of the intersections at 215/Charleston. Major casino and shopping traffic, a bike and pedestrian path having to cross the roadway, it's madness. Well Clark County is hoping to fix that.

The County unveiled new renderings on Tuesday that will help separate pedestrian and bike traffic from the busy road. The plan is to take the existing path and create an underpass that would veer off and travel underneath the Charleston Boulevard bridge, alongside the 215, and rejoin on the other side. The county will have to dig a tunnel under the off and on ramps, but don't worry about a creepy dark tunnel. They intend for the entirety to be lit.

Bicycling has been increasing in popularity over the years. Charleston Boulevard with it's connection to Red Rock Canyon is particularly popular with bikers. The 215 Beltway trail is also among the valley's most popular.

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The need is great for all involved, resulting in less pedestrian/bicycle and car interaction on the road. That means a safer and faster commute for everyone. This year has been a fairly deadly one for cyclists, with nine being recorded through last month. Last year through the first 8 months there were only 4. With more people driving post-pandemic, and an ever increasing bicycling population, the numbers are sure to grow from here if appropriate action doesn't take place.

Clark County expects the project design to be finalized by the end of the year and for construction to get underway next year.

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We all have our road rage tendencies. Some of us are milder than others, but we all get aggravated when we get cut off by another car. It's human nature. However, some of us respond in more confrontational ways than others. I usually keep it together pretty well and try to be understanding. We all make mistakes. But when a fellow driver sharing the road does something absolutely idiotic, I am not afraid to lay on the horn. It's there for a reason, right?

According to a new survey from Forbes Advisor, some states are home to more aggressive drivers who struggle to maintain their composure behind the wheel than others. This survey counted actions such as horn honking, rude gestures, and aggressive behaviors due to road rage. And, of course, after analyzing 10 key metrics from a survey of 5,000 drivers across the nation, Nevada's community of licensed drivers earned our state a spot on yet another top 10 list.

Driving in Las Vegas is literally one of the scariest everyday tasks I complete. I always wonder before a drive if I'm going to make it safely to my location. That thought runs through my mind. Everyday. There's no way to know for certain, no matter what state you're in or where you're going. But the ridiculousness on our roads and the road rage that results can be pretty terrifying and puts so many in danger.

That said, Nevada is actually not the #1 state with the most confrontational drivers, according to this survey. Some of the top 10 genuinely surprised me... I wasn't expecting to see Oklahoma pop up on the list. And I CERTAINLY wasn't expecting the #1 state to be what it is. However, I would've bet my next paycheck that New York had earned a top rank. Surprisingly, they aren't on the list.

Do you agree with this ranking? See where Nevada fell in the top 10 states with the worst road rage:

Oh, Delaware. It's not that deep. Remain calm, and drive on.

I'm actually shocked by this one. I thought Washington would've been home to a vast majority of calmer drivers...

Chill out, Indiana.

I've visited Maryland a few times. I must've encountered the milder drivers.

Ah, our sweet "Silver State." Couldn't have seen this one coming, huh?

The one experience I've had driving through New Mexico, I was, in fact, the victim of some road rage-driven confrontation. So I'd consider this one accurate, in my book.

I've never visited Oklahoma, but I've always pictured it's residents as very calm people. I don't know. Apparently, I am wrong.

Welcome to "Colorful Colorado," where the language can get colorful behind the wheel.

I had no idea that Missouri drivers could be so... angry.

Maybe I've just been lucky on my trips to Utah... but this shocks me.

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This year, Las Vegas has seen its most intense monsoon season in over a decade.

According to the National Weather Service, we haven't received over an inch of rainfall since 2015. This year, Las Vegas received 1.28 inches of rainfall. And this abnormal weather has come with some dire consequences.

Recently, two people were found dead in a flood channel after intense rainfall in the region, according to 8 News Now.

Along with this horrible situation, social media lit up with tons of videos that showed water pouring from the ceilings of casinos or gushing through the streets of The Strip.

But the extreme flooding isn't the only weather anomalies that have been plaguing the region. According to National Public Radio, cities such as Phoenix, Las Vegas and Houston have set heat records almost every summer.

Tornados have even been happening in the region. The NWS reports that since 1950, there has been 42 reported tornados in Clark, Lincoln and Mohave Counties.

With all of these floods and weather occurrences happening, it's important to know if your living area is prone to flooding. Click HERE to see if your home or property is located within a flood zone.

There's also a few steps you can take to protect your property if a flash flood warning is sent out.

You also need to be weary of your vehicle's safety when it comes to flash floods. A few seconds can lead to a whole road becoming inundated, which is bad news for your car. Here are some tips to help you navigate flood waters, so you can stay safe and keep your car protected!

Since Vegas is experiencing some funky weather amid this monsoon season, here's a list of the "weirdest" weather events that've happened in Las Vegas!

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According to the Las Vegas Sun, a complex thunderstorm developed over northeast Clark County. This caused a massive flood that killed over 700 cattle at a dairy farm.

The snowiest winter in Nevada was in 1948-1949, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Due to an influx of snow, a large airlift operation was initiated to get stranded livestock from northern and eastern Nevada. However, it was too late for 25% of the animals.