City of Las Vegas, NV

09/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2024 14:37

Buffalo Drive Road Improvements From Sahara Avenue To Charleston Boulevard Begin Aug. 12

David Riggleman | Director of Communications | 702.229.2207

Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT: MARGARET KURTZ | 702.229.6993 | 702.249.1828 | [email protected]

Buffalo Drive Road Improvements From Sahara Avenue
To Charleston Boulevard Begin Aug. 12

Work And Lane Restrictions Continue Through Oct. 18

Starting Monday, Aug. 12, and continuing through Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, Buffalo Drive between Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard will be reduced to one through lane in each direction for road improvements. Primary work activities will include lowering of utilities, milling, paving, installation of traffic signal loop detectors, raising of utilities and the installation of delineation. Work activities will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Milling and paving operations will be performed for approximately two weeks out of the nine-week period, subject to weather and equipment availability. Lane restrictions will remain in place 24 hours/day until the project is completed.

Rainbow Boulevard or Durango Drive are recommended as alternate routes for north- and southbound traffic.

Preliminary work was completed consisting of improvements to the sidewalk areas to meet federal requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the reconstruction of concrete cross gutter, curb and gutter.

Las Vegas Paving is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas is managing the project. The estimated cost of the work is $1.4 million, provided by the Federal Highway Administration and matched with Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax funds. Those with questions or concerns during the work may call 702.353.4294.

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Las Vegas City Council

Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman | Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen

Cedric Crear | Victoria Seaman | Olivia Diaz | Francis Allen-Palenske | Nancy E. Brune

City Manager Mike Janssen