Motorists in the northwest Las Vegas Valley can now travel a little faster along a portion of the 215 Beltway.
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Clark County will increase the speed limit from 45 mph to 65 mph on the beltway between Craig Road and Hualapai Way starting Friday afternoon.
Eastern Avenue will be closed at Twain Avenue from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday as crews dig beneath the road, county spokesman Dan Kulin said.
For Project Neon workers, staying hydrated is vital as summertime temperatures soared into the triple digits, compounded with the recent bout of humidity, he said.
A section of Interstate 15 will close Wednesday for overnight work in downtown Las Vegas as crews install digital signs that will flash information about accidents and detours, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.
Motorists will be able to cruise through the intersection of art and architecture when Interstate 11 opens to the public Thursday.
