F1 News: Las Vegas GP Confirms Significant Road Closures
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is preparing for its debut, transforming the city's iconic strip into the race track. As the racing gets underway, residents and businesses brace for the inevitable disruptions, with road closures and traffic diversions marking the days leading up to the event.
Key Takeaways:
- The Las Vegas Grand Prix, set for November 16-18, will introduce a 3.8-mile street circuit alongside the city's famed landmarks, prompting lane and road closures that have already been affecting local traffic.
- Specific road closures will commence on November 14, with Koval Lane shutting down earlier on November 11. The closures will include periods for track testing and race activities, with full details of the times roads will be closed and reopened provided.
- Alternatives for transportation include pedestrian bridges and the Las Vegas monorail, which will operate on extended hours. The Las Vegas GP official app is recommended for real-time updates on traffic conditions.
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The anticipation for the Las Vegas GP has been tinged with the less glamorous reality of street circuits with traffic reroutes and disruptions. For those who frequent the bustling corridors of the Strip, the past months have been a prelude to what's expected during the race weekend: a series of closures to accommodate the necessary preparations for the Grand Prix. From November 14, certain thoroughfares like Flamingo, Sands, and East Harmon Avenue will see restricted access, with Koval Lane experiencing a longer period of closure from November 11 to 25.
The detailed schedule outlines the accessibility, with roads closing from the early hours of November 15 for track testing and re-opening intermittently to local traffic.
For pedestrians, the city offers a silver lining with bridges and most sidewalks remaining open, though some areas will see detours. The Las Vegas monorail will also be offering an extended service to cater to the influx of attendees and ease the pressure on the city's roads.
