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Project delays road improvements at Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will have to wait a while longer for its first major road upgrade in 20 years, and there are conflicting reports about the scope of the work and when it will be finished.

Thin-font Nevada license plates aren’t fakes

I’m not sure why people are so fascinated with license plates, but they are. These hunks of aluminum that we are required to attach to our vehicles were the subject of two recent inquiries from Warrior readers.

Handling asbestos on I-11 route will cost $12.7 million

State transportation leaders got an unwelcome surprise in December 2013 when a team of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, researchers discovered traces of naturally occurring asbestos along the route of the planned Interstate 11 Boulder City bypass. Last month, they got another unwelcome surprise — how much it was going to cost to minimize the health risks associated with the substance.

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Motorcyclist injured in east valley crash

An east valley crash involving a car and motorcycle shut down a section of Lamb Boulevard Monday night.

Pedestrian killed, another injured in northwest valley crash

A man is dead and another one suffered critical injuries after being struck by an SUV in the northwest valley Friday night, Las Vegas police said. First responders were called about 8:20 p.m. just north of the intersection of Rancho Drive and Craig Road, Metro Lt. Yaz Yatomi said.

Leprechaun stops traffic in Las Vegas crosswalk — PHOTOS

What’s the best way to promote pedestrian safety in Clark County? Have a Clark County School District detective dress up as a leprechaun and talk to drivers.

Marathon, other races to close Las Vegas streets Sunday

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon is planned for Saturday and Sunday, and roads on and around the four courses will have rolling closures both days.

Nevada approves $70 million for Tesla-related road work

The State Transportation Board on Monday unanimously approved a $70 million design-build project for State Highway 439, also known as USA Parkway east of Reno in Storey and Lyon counties.

Passenger dies after family accident on Beltway

One person died after a two-vehicle crash on the 215 Beltway near South Decatur Boulevard Saturday night, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Driving tip for floods: Turn around, don’t drown

Flood Control District tip for Nevada motorists: If you face life-threatening floods, use whatever means you can to get out of there.

Flood-struck Moapa residents get their road back

The reopening of Interstate 15 — where traffic flowed smoothly Saturday — put the town of Moapa on the path to recovery after floodwaters washed out much of the highway that connects the rural community to the rest of the world.