I-15 crash near Las Vegas Strip cleared

Las Vegas Review-Journal

January 15, 2019 - 7:01 am

Updated January 15, 2019 - 8:13 am

A crash Tuesday morning on northbound Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Strip has been cleared.

The crash was between Russell Road and Tropicana Avenue was blocking the right lanes and slowing traffic.

As of 8:10 am., traffic cameras from the Regional Transporation Commission show all lanes are open and traffic is moving normally.

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