Harris-Walz Vegas campaign stop to affect road, air traffic
A campaign stop in Las Vegas this weekend by Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, is expected to disrupt traffic on the ground and in the air.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction over the Las Vegas Valley on Friday ahead of Harris’ visit. It was to be in effect from 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday.
During that period, air travel around Southern Nevada could be affected, including ground stops at Harry Reid International Airport, as Air Force Two lands and departs the valley.
Harris landed at the airport just before 4 p.m. Saturday before a campaign rally at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV.
According to a video posted on X Saturday by the NV Dems X account, large lines of rallygoers had outside the venue two hours before doors were to open. The arena filled up rapidly with a large crowd.
Harris’ motorcade travels across the Las Vegas Valley during the visit also will result in traffic disruptions.
Harris’ media relations team didn’t immediately return a Thursday request for comment regarding the vice president’s Southern Nevada visit.
Major roads routinely affected by presidential and vice presidential motorcades include the airport connector tunnel, the 215 Beltway, Interstate 15, U.S. Highway 95 and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Contact Mick Akers at makers@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2920. Follow @mickakers on X.
