Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – Officials with NV Energy say that power has been restored to residents in the mountain neighborhoods of Kyle Canyon. Power had been out since the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary dumped close to 10 inches of rain on the area last weekend
State Routes 156, 157 and 158 will remain closed to traffic indefinitely as N-DOT crews evaluate damage to the roads. 157 now has a temporary one-lane road available, but it's only for residents and work crews.. Visitor traffic is not be allowed.
A portion of 157 was washed away, and N-DOT says that 11 miles worth of erosion has occurred on the highway. Serious damage was also done to 156 and 158
Most residents remain under a ‘boil water’ order due to damage that was done to the water system, but on Saturday the Las Vegas Valley Water District lifted the order for the majority of those living in the Rainbow subdivision. No estimate was given as to when the complete order may be lifted.
Just over 50 mountain residents had to be evacuated, but officials say that at the current time, no one is trapped in their home, and no injuries have been reported. They continue to urge residents to stay in their homes due to the unsteady conditions and damage to in and out routes.