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NDOT schedules Project Neon update for Wednesday

The Nevada Department of Transportation will provide an update next week about Project Neon, the $1 billion widening of the Spaghetti Bowl interchange in downtown Las Vegas.

RTC looks to $1.9M study for Southern Nevada high-capacity transit options

A $1.9 million contract was awarded to a team of transit experts who will develop a “high capacity transit plan” aimed at relieving congestion in Southern Nevada, including a light rail route that could connect McCarran International Airport, the Strip and downtown Las Vegas.

Sandoval chastises NDOT officials over Car-nado campaign

Gov. Brian Sandoval wasn’t amused when Car-nado consumed headlines and newscasts across Southern Nevada, disliking the thought of the state’s largest infrastructure project being branded as a natural disaster.

Western Avenue extension set to open Friday in downtown Las Vegas

A new four-lane Western Avenue roadway extension that connects with Charleston Boulevard and Grand Central Parkway will open in time for the morning commute on Friday, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Spaghetti Bowl interchange to see streamlining efforts through July 2019 in downtown Las Vegas

Many valley residents are aware of Project Neon, the massive restructuring of the highways and streets near the intersection of Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 95, but it seems many know only that it will rearrange the Spaghetti Bowl again, and they suspect it will make the commute through the area a nightmare for years to come. The people working on the project want to let residents know that it won’t be as bad as many fear.

Navigating around 18-wheelers requires extra care

Tractor-trailers are essentially a moving warehouse on wheels and are classified as Class 3 vehicles. They can weigh 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. When big trucks are on the road, drivers of other vehicles should be aware of the 18-wheeler’s capabilities and limitations.