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As the wettest monsoon season in a decade is poised to continue this week, the reports of flooding on valley roads had some readers wondering about the Boring Co.’s Vegas Loop.
Nevada is seeing an unfortunate trend with a rising rate of fatal crashes involving impairment.
Motorists shouldn’t groan at the notion that their morning commute will again be affected by the reduced speed zones and general traffic around schools.
The company behind the project, Brightline West, is targeting the end of this year to get construction started and finally get tracks laid.
The new Clark County Office of Traffic Safety has taken initial steps toward its goals of having safer roadways, including cracking down on street racing.
Two questions readers frequently ask about the Boring Co.’s Vegas Loop plans are answered.
Although it’s a short link across Las Vegas Boulevard, the recently opened Vegas Loop link from the Las Vegas Convention Center to Resorts World is a big deal.
Following President Joe Biden urging states to consider a gas tax holiday as retail prices for fuel continue to near record highs, motorists in Nevada shouldn’t hold their breath.
After years of studying various corridors around the Las Vegas Valley the preferred choice for where Interstate 11 could run has finally been determined.
For the motorists who’ve complained to the Road Warrior about high occupancy vehicle lane usage over the years, help could soon be on the way.
The Henderson Interchange is set for an estimated $335 million revamp and the Nevada Department of Transportation is looking for public feedback as before shovels hit the ground.
It’s no secret that the running joke among Las Vegas Valley residents is that the unofficial state flower is the orange traffic cone.
After two years of pandemic-related travel impacts many have been looking for any reason to take a trip out of town and Memorial Day is as good an excuse as any to make a weekend getaway.
One of Las Vegas Valley’s busiest roads is getting improvements aimed at increasing safety and residents can provide input through May 21.