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Proposed South Strip Road Would Create a New Connection From I 15 Toward Tropicana Avenue
A major new road proposal could change how drivers enter and move through the south end of the Las Vegas Strip.
The proposal calls for a new intersection at Russell Road and Las Vegas Boulevard, followed by a new four lane road extending east toward Haven Street, Koval Lane and ultimately Tropicana Avenue.
Drivers exiting I 15 at Russell Road could have another way to reach Las Vegas Boulevard and continue north toward Tropicana without depending on the existing Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard intersection.
The proposed road would begin with the existing Russell Road exit from I 15.
From Russell Road, traffic could cross Las Vegas Boulevard at the proposed new intersection and continue east toward Haven Street. Haven Street would extend north to Reno Avenue, connecting with Koval Lane and continuing toward Tropicana Avenue.
The result could be another north south traffic option on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard, serving a purpose similar to Frank Sinatra Drive on the west side.
The potential benefit extends beyond any single development located along the proposed road.
Las Vegas residents traveling to work, hotel employees, visitors, convention attendees and sports fans could all have another way to move through one of the busiest areas of Las Vegas.
The project announcement reports traffic volumes approaching 100,000 vehicles per day at Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.
It also states NDOT informally estimates the proposed new Strip intersection could decrease Tropicana traffic by an estimated 22%.
According to the project announcement, the proposed route could help people traveling from east side hotels such as MGM Grand reach Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Boulevard, I 15 or Allegiant Stadium without using the Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard intersection.
The proposal could also provide additional access for properties and future developments throughout the south Strip area.
Diamond Arena is one development connected with the proposal. The Las Vegas Athletics ballpark and other major destinations in the area could also benefit from additional road access.
The larger issue is transportation.
Another major connection between I 15, Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue could provide another choice for thousands of people traveling through the south Strip.
One unusual part of the proposal is how much of the road could be built without interfering with existing streets.
According to the project announcement, most new road construction would occur on land not previously used for roads. The release states construction would have virtually no impact on existing traffic.
The proposed project is estimated to take approximately 18 months to complete.
Below is the complete press release concerning the proposed Russell Road and Las Vegas Boulevard intersection and south Strip bypass road.
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