Las Vegas Road Closures: Where? Everywhere

Author Shawn Tempesta

September 28th, 2023 1:18 PM

Oh, joy! More road closures in Las Vegas!

The unofficial Nevada state flower is in full bloom and road closures and restrictions are everywhere you turn in Las Vegas, starting tonight.

Road Closures at the Centennial Bowl in Northwest Las Vegas

Tonight (Thursday, September 28th) the never-ending work on the Centennial Bowl project will slog on. This time, the entirety of the 215 will be shut down near the project overnight from 8pm through 5am on Friday, September 29th.

215 Westbound closed between North Tenaya Way & Grand Montecito Parkway
215 Eastbound closed between Grand Montecito Parkway & North Tenaya Way

While there will be detours marked in the area, it will be a bit messy. Thankfully this project is finally, supposedly going to be completed in December.

The 15/Trop Project continues to be messy

While they are getting a lot of work done, it’s a bit of a mess at Interstate 15 and Tropicana. Phase 2 continues through the winter, and they’ll be restricting, closing, and generally mucking up the road for a while.

Frank Sinatra Drive between Arena Drive and Excalibur Way will be down to one lane from 11pm to 7am from Sunday, October 1st through Thursday, October 5th. Then it will be down to 1 lane from Sunday, October 7th through Friday, October 20th. Enjoy going to Golden Knights games.
Southbound Interstate 15 between Flamingo and Tropicana will have nightly closures from 9pm to 5am on Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th.
- Drivers will have to get off at Flamingo, head south on Decatur, then swing back to get to the 15 at Tropicana.
Northbound Interstate 15 at Tropicana will be down to four lanes through the end of Phase 2 this winter.

Airport travelers will be affected in October

If you want to fly away from this mess, we don’t blame you. Sadly you will have a hard time getting to Harry Reid International Airport without bumping into some cones.

Southbound Airport Connector tunnel will be down to one lame from 11pm to 5am on:
- Monday, October 2nd through Friday, October 6th
- Monday, October 9th through Friday, October 13th
Rinse and repeat Northbound (towards the airport) except the one lane restrictions will be from 10pm to 5am on:
- Sunday, October 15th through Thursday, October 19th
- Sunday, October 22nd through Thursday, October 26th

Sahara Avenue… you got next

If you enjoy traversing West Sahara from Rainbow to Rancho, do we have news for you. Nevada DOT is about to begin their “Sahara Avenue Safety Enhancement Project”. It’s a pretty dangerous stretch of road with over 1,600 crashes from 2012-2017 according to NDOT, so it’s obviously needed. Traffic signals, medians, crosswalks and more will be enhanced which, of course, means cones.

Work starts October 2nd in both directions and won’t finish until February.
- NDOT says the vast majority of the project will take place at night.

So there it is. The cone company gets richer, the drivers get less sane, and eventually our long regional nightmare of road construction will be over. We think. Maybe.

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.

Roadside Frustrations: 8 Most Annoying Habits Of Other Drivers

You’re cruising down the road, wind in your hair, and the stereo cranked up to your favorite song. Life couldn’t be better, right? Well, hold on, because here come those annoying drivers determined to ruin your joyride. From the oblivious ones who think turn signals are optional, to the speedsters weaving through traffic like they’re in a Fast and Furious movie. There’s no shortage of infuriating things they do. It’s like they have a secret handbook on how to push our buttons.

You’ve probably dealt with tons of annoying drivers over the years. While the list of annoying drivers could go on, there are eight examples that stand out as the worst of the worst. The next time you find yourself near an annoying driver, take a deep breath, and remember that patience is a virtue.

Is it the person or the car brand?

Does the car’s brand make a driver more annoying? A 2021 survey conducted by Moneybarn in the United Kingdom found that BMW owners were widely regarded as the most disliked drivers on the road, with nearly 40 percent of respondents identifying them as the worst and most prone to causing accidents. Audi came in a distant second at 14 percent.

In the United States, Insurify, a car insurance comparison website, released a report on the Rudest Drivers in 2021. To compile the data, their team analyzed over four million applications, where applicants disclosed their car make and model and any driving violations over the past seven years. The results showed that in 2020, BMW drivers were considered the rudest. In 2021, it was Kia Stinger drivers who took the top spot. Audi A4 Allroad drivers ranked as the second rudest, followed by BMW 4-Series drivers.

Ultimately, it is the driver, not the brand of the car, that determines their behavior on the road. While these findings may suggest certain trends, it would be unfair to make blanket assumptions about all drivers of a particular car brand.

Annoying drivers can really test our patience, but it’s important to stay cool and drive responsibly. Remember, we’re all just trying to get from point A to point B in one piece.

Here are 7 seriously annoying things that other drivers do on the road.

The Lane Hogger
You know the type. They leisurely cruise along in the left lane, seemingly oblivious to the growing line of cars behind them. They show no intention of moving over, despite signs clearly indicating slower traffic should keep right. It’s as if they believe they own that lane and everyone else is just passing through.
The Indecisive Merge Master
You’re approaching a merging lane, diligently signaling your intention to merge, when suddenly you spot them—the driver who can’t seem to commit to either accelerating to merge or slowing down to let you in. They teeter on the edge of indecision, causing a chaotic dance of hesitant maneuvering that disrupts the flow of traffic.
The Tailgater
We’ve all encountered the driver who seemingly has a vendetta against personal space. They ride your bumper with an intensity that could rival a race car driver. Whether they’re running late or simply have a persistent need to assert dominance, their tailgating antics create an anxiety-inducing experience.
The Incessant Honker
Honking is meant to be a communication tool, a gentle reminder to draw attention to potential dangers or to express gratitude. However, a special breed of drivers wield their horns like a weapon of mass annoyance. They honk at the slightest inconvenience, from a fraction-of-a-second delay at a green light to a cautious pedestrian exercising their right of way.
The Distracted Doodler
We’re all aware of the dangers of distracted driving, yet some individuals choose to engage in activities outside the confines of a moving vehicle. From applying makeup and eating full meals to scrolling through social media or engaging in animated conversations, these drivers treat their cars as mobile living rooms. Their lack of focus puts us all at risk, and we can’t help but wonder if they have forgotten that driving requires undivided attention.
The Fast Lane Snail
The left lane, aka the fast lane, is meant for, well, going fast. But there’s always that one driver who decides to take a leisurely Sunday drive right there, blocking everyone else behind them. This forces other drivers to undertake risky maneuvers to overtake them, leading to frustration and potentially dangerous situations.
The Traffic Rule Ignorer
Traffic rules exist for a reason. To maintain order, safety, and efficiency on the roads. However, some drivers seemingly view these rules as mere suggestions. They run red lights, ignore stop signs, and make illegal U-turns with complete disregard for the potential consequences. Their actions create chaos and put everyone around them at risk.
The Turn Signal Skippers
It’s like these drivers believe that turn signals are optional car accessories. They change lanes or make turns without a single blinker in sight, leaving the rest of us to play mind readers and guess their next move.