LAS VEGAS — Residents often show frustration at road construction zones that appear inactive but continue to add to delays and congestion.
For many years, the Las Vegas Valley has undergone significant roadwork, from the expansion of major resort corridors to the complete overhaul of major interchanges. With these construction zones come lane closures and reductions that add to drivers’ travel time and frustration.
Following a FOX5 story about speeding through construction zones on the 215 around Stephanie, online comments revealed many people defending the speeding, revealing the frustration of Las Vegas drivers. Added to the frustration are work zones that appear to be inactive.
While they might appear to be no one is working, visible work often pauses because construction happens in phases. For example, in large projects, phased construction includes pauses for underground work, inspections, concrete curing time, and compliance with funding milestone approvals and environmental checks. Closures and cones may remain in place even when no visible work is underway to maintain driver safety.
