5 things to know about I-11 near Boulder City
Art is seen on Interstate 11 near Railroad Pass Casino outside Boulder City Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. K.M. Cannon Las Vegas Review-Journal @KMCannonPhoto
Interstate 11 Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. K.M. Cannon Las Vegas Review-Journal @KMCannonPhoto
Interstate 11 and Lake Mead from the overlook off Interstate 11 Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. K.M. Cannon Las Vegas Review-Journal @KMCannonPhoto
A wildlife bridge over Interstate 11 Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. K.M. Cannon Las Vegas Review-Journal @KMCannonPhoto
Motorists finally will be able to drive along the entire 15-mile stretch of Interstate 11 by Thursday afternoon, marking the first link in what federal lawmakers envision as a vital cross-border connection between Mexico and Canada.
Although the larger trade route might take decades to build, the new four-lane freeway will provide a more immediate and much-needed direct road between Las Vegas and Phoenix.
The stretch of I-11, also known as the Boulder City Bypass, will open to traffic sometime after a grand opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday.
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