Discounted Lyft rides available over holiday weekend

By Mick Akers / Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 21, 2022 - 2:29 pm

An autonomous Motional BMW 5 Series vehicle part of the Lyft program passes the Welcome to Las Vegas sign on the Las Vegas Strip. (Motional)

Ride hailing giant Lyft and the Nevada Coalition for Zero Fatalities are offering discounted rides for the Thanksgiving weekend.

Between 6 a.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Sunday, riders can get $5 off their Lyft ride by entering the discount code THANKSGIVING2022 in the payment tab of the Lyft app.

The code is good for one ride.

2 dead in wrong-way, head-on collision near Summerlin

By Brett Clarkson and Justin Razavi / RJ

February 5, 2023 - 8:39 pm

Two people died Sunday in a three-vehicle crash in the west Las Vegas Valley, according to state troopers.

One I-15 closure down, one to go: NDOT happy with ‘Dropicana’ work

By Mick Akers / RJ

January 30, 2023 - 8:24 pm

Motorists survived the first of two planned full shutdowns of Interstate 15 related to the I-15/Tropicana Avenue interchange project.

An aerial photo of the Henderson Spaghetti Bowl taken April, 2, 2019. (NDOT)

Despite $111M federal funding whiff, Henderson Spaghetti Bowl project still on track

By Mick Akers / RJ

January 30, 2023 - 7:30 am

Most larger projects are funded by a mix of state, local and federal dollars. The more federal money awarded the better.

I-15 reopens after three-day closure

By Taylor Lane / RJ

January 30, 2023 - 12:03 pm

Interstate 15 reopened after a complete closure in both directions between Flamingo and Russell roads.

The completely closed I-15 freeway between Russell and Flamingo roads is seen from near the Rus ...

Rare US scene: Major interstate closed all weekend — PHOTOS

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

January 28, 2023 - 9:02 pm

A stretch of Interstate 15, one of the most traveled roads in Nevada, is closed in the central valley all weekend.

Truck driver crashes on I-15, causing delays, NHP says

By David Wilson / RJ

January 27, 2023 - 8:33 pm

The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. on southbound I-15, near Flamingo Road. The driver is suspected of DUI, according to a Nevada Highway Patrol spokeswoman.

A vigil for Andrew Melnichuk seen at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Agate Avenue. ...

Dangerous Las Vegas Boulevard intersection gets new traffic signals

By Mick Akers / RJ

January 25, 2023 - 1:13 pm

New traffic signals were activated Wednesday morning at a dangerous Las Vegas Boulevard intersection.

The completely closed I-15 freeway between Russell and Flamingo roads is seen from near the Fla ...

‘Dropicana’: I-15 closes near south Strip for entire weekend

By Mick Akers / RJ

January 28, 2023 - 1:39 pm

Interstate 15 is closed in both directions from Flamingo to Russell roads from Friday night until Monday morning. It’s best for motorists to avoid the area, officials say.