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Tropicana Ave Near Airport, UNLV Getting Huge Changes

Author Shawn Tempesta

The orange traffic cones are in full bloom. A new project is coming to Tropicana Ave that will bring changes around Paradise Road and University Center Drive.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that the very efficient – if not slightly complicated – diverging diamond interchange is coming. That will have some drivers driving underground, and all drivers on the opposite side of the road. Fun!

Changes are bound to affect anyone going to and from Harry Reid International Airport, around the UNLV campus and around Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.

What changes can you expect on Tropicana Ave?

Let’s begin with Tropicana Avenue WB. Just past Maryland Parkway westbound traffic will pass below eastbound traffic and will end up on the opposite side of the street (like you’re in England). There will be a turn-off to go onto University Center Drive prior to the diverging diamond interchange. Vehicles, from what we can see from renderings, will also remain under Paradise Road, which means no turning from Tropicana to the airport heading westbound.

Tropicana Avenue EB will be able to take the turn into the airport as well as University Center Drive, but as we mentioned will pass over westbound traffic to the opposite side of the road.

McCarran Airport Connector (still named that on Google Maps) which exits the airport will be able to take a right onto Tropicana eastbound, a left to go underground on Tropicana westbound, or straight through to University Center Boulevard. It’ll be similar to today, but far different looking. Paradise Road will also have the same access as it does now, but with a different look. Businesses that look to be quite affected by the changes are the ARCO gas station and Taqueria Casa del sabor, which will both see a lot less traffic due to the changes.

The project is set to cost nearly $115,000,000 according to Clark County.

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Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

Guys Enter Tight Caves, Will Make You Claustrophobic (VIDEO)

I am not particularly claustrophobic. Cozy little nooks are inviting to me. But I came across videos that the YouTube algorithm decided to feed me last night that still have me shook today.

The YouTube channel is called ActionAdventureTwins. What do they do? They find little holes in the ground, in caves, in waterfalls, and they go in and see what awaits them.

Sure, adventures are nice. Hey, better them than me. But watching these videos on my big screen TV has made a claustrophobe out of me and will equally astound you and gross you out.

ActionAdventureTwins is about to make you claustrophobic…

The first video I watched was innocent enough. A little hole in the earth, they want to poke their head in and take a gander. Fun. Until you realize that tiny hole lead to a massive 220 foot drop into the netherworld filled with water, salamanders, rubble and tight squeezes that would make a coffin look roomy.

How did they decide to start doing this?! What made them decide “oh, almost certain death? Sure why not!”

Once you realize that these crazy labyrinths are just underneath our feet you start to question every step on Earth. Is this step OK or is this the one that opens up a portal to my nightmares? I am literally changed forever after watching these videos. Wow, just wow.

The first video was bad enough but when you start going down the rabbit hole of them going down rabbit holes, you realize it can get a whole lot worse. Take a look at some of the other videos from the channel that will have your jaw on the ground and you in the fetal position while rocking back and forth and begging them to stop… but also wanting them to keep going.

  • "We Found A Waterfall 3 Miles Underground"

    You see bats almost immediately. Great. A couple whiz by their face. Awesome. What if I told you that’s the most comforting part of the video?

  • Rope Leads Down Hundreds Of Feet Into The Earth

    As we all know, if you see a rope leading to an incredibly dark and creepy cave, you must follow it. Dem da rules.

  • Into Hellhole Cave

    Look at 6:09 in. Just look. See that hole? WHO WOULD CRAWL THROUGH THAT?! Then go to 8:50. JUST GO. THE WORDS HE SAYS, YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR.

  • Huge Crystal Discovery Inside Pettyjohns Cave Part 2

    Oh, sure. Why not go 7 miles into a cave? WHEN DOES THE MAGMA START?!

  • Crazy 450 Foot Waterfall In A Cave

    7 miles? TRY A 30 MILE LONG CAVE. We are hyperventilating.

  • The Secret Lake With Endless Tunnels

    Just to ease your anxiety a little, this one is pretty relaxing in comparison. But… yeah. We are nauseous.

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