Las Vegas, NV (AP) - The governors of Nevada and California said Sunday that they have a plan to brings some immediate relief to traffic congestion on Interstate 15 South as drivers approach the border at Primm.
In a joint announcement with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the shoulder about five miles south of the border will be made into a third lane during peak hours.
The project will cost about $12 million, but Newsom said existing money will be used to complete the project and it will be done by the summer of next year.
Newsom said a more permanent solution to the I-15 traffic woes is still needed, however.
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has been calling on California and federal officials to step in to develop a fix to the I-15 traffic backups.