Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – One of the fastest-growing areas of the Las Vegas Valley is going to be getting a new freeway interchange to help with increased congestion, but it’s going to take some time before drivers will be able to enjoy it.
The city of Las Vegas has begun work on an overpass of U.S. 95 at Grand Teton Drive, and that area of 95 approaching Grand Teton between Elkhorn and Skye Canyon Park Drive. U.S. 95 will be reduced to two lanes in both directions to accommodate that work.
Drivers also should expect disruptions on Grand Teton and adjacent streets between Tee Pee Lane and El Capitan Way during the 18+ months of construction. Work hours on the project will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane restrictions on U.S. 95 will be in place for up to 18 months. In addition, some night work will be required.
The scope of the project will include a bridge structure over U.S. 95, plus roadway reconstruction, utility relocations, street lighting and the completion of a multi-use trail currently ending at Ackerman Avenue on the east side through to the west of U.S. 95 along Grand Teton.
In addition, on the east side of U.S. 95, West Grand Teton Drive will be closed at El Capitan Way; Sky Point Drive will be closed permanently north of Grand Teton and will end in a cul-de-sac to be built on the north side of the future bridge.
On the west side of U.S. 95, beginning April 8, Oso Blanca Road will be closed at Gilcrease Avenue and North Tee Pee Lane; Grand Teton will be closed west of Oso Blanca; North Ft. Apache Road will close south of Grand Teton.
The $41 million project is funded by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Federal Highway Administration.