State of Nevada

Nevada State Profile

Seal of Nevada

Southern Nevada



Major Projects in Southern Nevada:

S Traffic Rainbow Curve 370 Million -- Completed by 2006 Click here for photographs & video simulation
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Benefit: To reduce congestion, increase safety on most congested highways in the state. Contractor: M.M.C., Frehner, Granite, Las Vegas Paving
I-515 Beltway Interchange 82 Million -- Completed 2006 Click here for photographs & video simulation
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Benefit: The project will offer several benefits including increased safety, reducing congestion, improving air quality and completing the southern portion of the beltway. Contractor: Washington Group International

Hoover Dam Bypass 230 Million -- 2007 Opening Click here for photographs & video simulation
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Benefit: Project will eliminate bottleneck, better route for trucks and more accessible for tourists.
Contractor: Edward Kraemer & Sons


Railroad Pass to Searchlight Widening $45 Million -- Complete 2004 Click here for photographs & video simulation
Benefits: Reduce congestion and increase safety. Contractor: Road & Highway Builders

     I-15/UPPR SPUR Crossing
     $7.4 Million -- Completed 2004
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Benefit: Reduce congestion and increase safety.
Contractor: Road & Highway Builders

   I-15 Lamb Boulevard Interchange
   $7.4 Million -- Complete Summer 2005
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Benefit: Provide a full interchange from a partial interchange at I-15 and Lamb Boulevard.
Contractor: Las Vegas Paving

St. Rose Parkway Widening
$20 Million -- Completed 2004
$50 Million -- Begins 2005 (Phase II)
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Benefits: Reduce congestion and increase safety.
Contractor: Frehner

FAST - Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation
$15 Million Traffic Management System
$20 Million Traffic Improvements
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Benefit: Improve traffic flow along I-15 and U.S.95/I-515 in Las Vegas
Contractor: Transcore