![]() ![]() 22, crews will begin closing Tropicana Avenue in both directions from Dean Martin Drive to New York New York (the road just west of New York-New York Hotel & Casino) until Jan. "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," Hopkins said. 17, the I-15 southbound ramps to Tropicana east and westbound will close. Here's a timeline of what drivers can expect: "That's the big flyover that you take when you're heading down to Las Vegas Boulevard, to the Strip and all the resorts." "We're also taking down about half of the flyover that goes from southbound I-15 to eastbound Tropicana," Hopkins added. The removal of the Tropicana Avenue bridge will close down east and westbound lanes for eight days, starting on Tuesday, Jan.17. ![]() "So, half of the Tropicana Avenue Bridge over I-15 is coming down." "We called it 'Dropicana,' because we're dropping and taking down several different structures," Hopkins said. KTNV spoke with NDOT's Justin Hopkins to find out exactly how this next phase will impact commuters. It's all due to phase two of the Nevada Department of Transportation's I-15 Tropicana Project, which will replace a nearly 60-year-old bridge, overpass and ramps. Those relying on the foregoing information do so at their own risk, and neither the State of Nevada, the NDOT nor any of their employees or agents shall be liable for either the accuracy of this information nor any actions taken in reliance thereon.LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Commuters who travel along Interstate 15 North and South, as well as east and westbound Tropicana, will see some major traffic changes in the coming days. Weather and road conditions change rapidly, and drivers are in the best position to perceive such conditions and adjust their driving accordingly. Plowing and sanding is generally done to different roads on a basic priority system but that the actual determination of the amount and timing of sanding and plowing of any particular section of highway is up to the judgment of local road maintenance officials based on their experience and local conditions at particular times. Listing of roadway snow and ice conditions is not a guarantee that NDOT has plowed or sanded all of these locations for travelers. This information depends on a number of items, including Internet availability, communications networks, and computer equipment which are beyond the control of the NDOT and difficult to predict. This information is published automatically and cannot be guaranteed as to accuracy or timeliness. Wherever you travel in Nevada, be sure to drive safely with the tips in our driving safety Web site.ĭisclaimer: NDOT provides the included traveler information as a public service. A brochure describing Nevada traction device requirements for cars, trucks and buses is also provided.Ĭheck out our Travel Nevada page to start exploring Nevada or go to other DOTs to check out road information in neighboring states. In this section, you will also find road maps of the state to help make your travels through Nevada easier. Traffic cameras are also available to give you an eye on the road in the Las Vegas and Reno areas. For general weather forcast visit National Weather Service. Looking for current road and weather conditions? Log onto NDOT's 511 Nevada Travel Info system for up-to-the-minute road conditions.
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