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RTC to consider $750M light-rail line near Las Vegas airport, UNLV

In September, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada will consider whether to build a $750 million light-rail line that would primarily run along Maryland Parkway starting by 2025.

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Freeway closures scaled back this weekend to accommodate EDC

Negotiations with organizers of the Electric Daisy Carnival prompted the Nevada Department of Transportation on Wednesday to roll back some of the freeway restrictions anticipated this weekend in Las Vegas.

Nevada drivers who pull off a ‘California roll’ can be ticketed

A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper reminds motorists that all vehicles must make a complete stop behind the white limit line at red lights and stop signs prior to making a right-hand turn or passing through an intersection.

2.5-mile segment of southbound I-11 opens to traffic

A small portion of Southern Nevada’s newest freeway opened to drivers on Wednesday morning, marking the latest addition to the federal interstate system since 1992.

Construction wraps up on Summerlin Parkway improvements

Construction wrapped up Wednesday on several improvements along Summerlin Parkway, but drivers can expect another round of work to begin in December, Las Vegas city officials said.

90-minute delays hit I-15 as EDC gets underway

Vehicles faced delays of about 90 minutes just after 9 p.m. Friday on parts of Interstate 15 leading to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the site of the Electric Daisy Carnival.

Section of 215 Beltway to close overnight Monday and Tuesday

A small section of the 215 Beltway will be closed in both directions for overnight work Monday and Tuesday as crews pour concrete for a new bridge over the highway near McCarran International Airport.