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Centennial Bowl could see completion by 2017

In a continual effort to alleviate traffic in the thriving area of the northwest valley, Phase 3A of the U.S. 95 Northwest Corridor Improvements Project celebrated its groundbreaking Aug. 6.

Las Vegas motorists point out signs of confusion

Alert Warrior readers brought it to the attention of Warrior Central that there are some signs on the freeway that made them scratch their heads. Some readers probably remember the exit sign on northbound U.S. Highway 95 that once showed the mileage to “Eastern Blvd.”

Uber, Lyft applications show fees for typical rides

Customers who hail a ride on Uber or Lyft from Mandalay Bay to the Fremont Street Experience can expect to pay about $24 based on rates the companies submitted in their applications to the Nevada Transportation Authority.

Go slow when seeing school zone signs in Las Vegas

Kids are crying, but their moms are rejoicing: It’s back-to-school time! And that means it’s also time for motorists to go on high alert around those hallowed halls of knowledge because, as we all know, kids seem to do the dumbest things when walking near a street.

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One person dead, several injured in 5-vehicle crash

Las Vegas police said criminal charges may be filed in connection with a five-vehicle crash near McCarran International Airport that killed a woman and sent several people to the hospital Monday morning.

First ramps on massive intersection project on the way

For the motorists who have battled through lane narrowing and traffic jams on U.S. Highway 95 between Ann Road and Durango Drive, the commute is about to get a little easier.

I-15 ramp reopened after cement truck rollover

A southbound Interstate 15 on-ramp near the Spaghetti Bowl was closed for more than six hours Friday after a cement truck overturned, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Proposed Uber, Lyft fees in Nevada still steep

Even though transportation regulators have proposed knocking down the cost for a transportation network company to be licensed in the state, it’s still substantially higher than anyplace Uber and Lyft operate.