Bridge construction on Sunset Road completes Friday

By CAITLYN BELCHER LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 28, 2013 - 7:05 am

Heat rising from the pavement distorts the images of cars as they drive through road construction along Boulder Highway in Las Vegas Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. (Review-Journal file)

A new stretch of Sunset Road in Las Vegas will open Friday after 3 p.m., according to Clark County officials.

The $13.3 million project constructed a bridge so Sunset Road could pass under the Union Pacific Railroad tracks between Valley View and Decatur boulevards.

An underground storm drain system, up-sized sanitary sewer system and road improvements were also included in the project, officials said.

Contri Construction Company and Parsons Transportation Group constructed and managed the project respectively.

Contact reporter Caitlyn Belcher at cbelcher@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.

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