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17-mile traffic backup on I-15 south of Las Vegas

Updated May 27, 2019 - 1:06 pm

Traffic was backed up for 17 miles on southbound Interstate 15, the Regional Transportation Commission reported about Monday.

The RTC said heavy traffic and long delays were expected on I-15 south to California on Memorial Day.

Traffic cameras showed long lines of vehicles from Jean to the Nevada-California state line.

The RTC also reported there was heavy traffic on Interstate 11 south into Arizona.

Contact Rachel Spacek at 702-387-2921 or rspacek@reviewjournal.com. Follow @RachelSpacek on Twitter.

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