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Lake Mead Boulevard Project: New Roadwork For Las Vegas

Author Sammi Reeves
Say hello to the Lake Mead Boulevard Project - an approximately 18 month long roadwork stint in Las Vegas that will stretch from Simmons Street to Losee Road.

Ah, you guessed it. Even more road work is headed to our Las Vegas streets. But the good news is Las Vegas residents who frequent Lake Mead Boulevard can expect a smoother ride in the near future. The cities of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas are joining forces on the Lake Mead Boulevard Project, a major undertaking set to begin later this year.

Lake Mead Boulevard Project… Why?

If you’ve driven down portions of Lake Mead Boulevard, you might be asking yourself, “Why are they doing roadwork on Lake Mead? It doesn’t seem so bad compared to some of the other roads in town.” Well, that may be true. Not all of Lake Mead Boulevard needs attention. But certain areas are definitely in desperate need. That is why the Lake Mead Boulevard Project will specifically target the portion between Simmons Street and Losee Road. According to 8 News Now, the project will focus on the addition of new pavement, sidewalk ramps, additional bike lanes, safety upgrades, pedestrian crossings, and lighting.

How Long Will It Take?

One of the biggest headaches when it comes to road work is always the length of the project and the corresponding traffic delays. If you are thinking this is going to be a timely, brief stint, think again. The project is slated to begin later this year in 2024 and is scheduled to last approximately 18 months. Yep – we’ll be in 2026 before the Lake Mead Boulevard Project is finally completed and the east-bound and west-bound lanes are back open without delay again.

However, we as local Las Vegas drivers know that this project is well overdue, and it will be well worth it when it’s all said and done. With a focus on safety, accessibility, and aesthetics, this project is sure to create a more livable and enjoyable experience for residents who frequent Lake Mead Boulevard.

Sammi Reeves is the afternoon show host on 102.7 VGS. Before her radio career, she worked several jobs in the media industry, specifically involving social media and media buying. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Sammi writes Las Vegas content centered around local restaurants, events, and need-to-know news.

Nevada Ranks In Bottom 10 For Worst States To Drive In

We don’t want Nevada to become one of the worst states to drive in but unfortunately it’s out of our control. Most people don’t like driving in traffic and if you’re someone who says you do we would think you’re crazy.

Las Vegas has roughly two million people in it and the routes to get anywhere are averaging 20 to 30 minutes which isn’t horrible, for now. We don’t want the California transplants to clog up our roads causing drive times to increase. Plus, traffic causes other problems including car wrecks, lateness, mechanical issues and a slue of other things.

A new study has just been released by our friends at Wallethub on “2023 Best & Worst States To Drive In.” The data showcases positive driving experiences in congruent with 31 key metrics.

Four of their main categories are: Cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety and access to vehicles and maintenance. Total scores were taken from the weighted average of each metric which is how the order of the states were placed. All categories except the “Total score” were ranked with a 1 meaning the best and 100 meaning the worst.

The top 5 states for the “best” driving experience rank as:

5. North Carolina 60.65

4. Oklahoma 60.81

3. Ohio 61.38

2. Georgia 61.41

1. Iowa 62.61

Iowa, had the highest overall score from all 50 states. Just a reminder, the total score is not calculated in the 1 to 100 ranking system. The state ranked a 7 in cost of ownership, 9 in traffic and infrastructure, 35 in safety and a 19 in access to vehicles and maintenance, making it the top destination to drive in. Other states may need to take a note from Iowa’s road regulations and policies.

The state with the most rush hour traffic is California and the state with the least amount is West Virginia.

So what are the worst states to drive in and where does Nevada rank? We are glad you asked!

  • 7) Nevada

    Total Score: 49.91

    Cost of ownership and maintenance: 48

    Traffic and infrastructure: 15

    Safety: 9

    Access to vehicles and maintenance: 37

    Driving Las Vegas

  • 6) Missouri

    Total Score: 48.72

    Cost of ownership and maintenance: 28

    Traffic and infrastructure: 29

    Safety: 50

    Access to vehicles and maintenance: 15

    Missouri Driving

  • 5) Maryland

    Total Score: 48.09

    Cost of ownership and maintenance: 37

    Traffic and infrastructure: 50

    Safety: 19

    Access to vehicles and maintenance: 22

    Maryland Driving

  • 4) Rhode Island

    Total Score: 47.84

    Cost of ownership and maintenance: 45

    Traffic and infrastructure: 46

    Safety: 5

    Access to vehicles and maintenance: 45

    Rhode Island Driving

  • 3) Delaware

    Total Score: 47.50

    Cost of ownership and maintenance: 44

    Traffic and infrastructure: 36

    Safety: 11

    Access to vehicles and maintenance: 49

  • 2) Washington

    Total Score: 47.48

    Cost of ownership and maintenance: 47

    Traffic and infrastructure: 39

    Safety: 20

    Access to vehicles and maintenance: 16

  • 1) Hawaii

    Total Score: 40.28

    Cost of ownership and maintenance: 50

    Traffic and infrastructure: 43

    Safety: 6

    Access to vehicles and maintenance: 38

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