Drivers may consider longer but possibly quicker routes.”Ĭontact Mick Akers at or 70. “Nevadans know not to head south at that time but visitors who have no choice could get stuck in the horrendous heavy backup that occurs between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. “In Nevada, one of the worst traffic issues is the departure of tourists heading back to Southern California after a long weekend,” Avila said. Hoeft said around a 20-mile backup can be expected Monday in Primm at the California-Nevada stateline. “Americans are still enjoying solid job and income growth and that’s allowing families to spend that extra cash on travel,” Avila said.īrian Hoeft, director of the Regional Transportation of Southern Nevada Freeway, said the return trip for many of those visitors who will head back to Southern California won’t be any better. (RTC) Traffic is backed up as motorists travel southbound on Interstate 15. cities could experience double the travel times compared to a normal trip as a record 37.6 million people are expected to hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, a testament to the strong economy, according to Sergio Avila, spokesperson for AAA Nevada. (RTC) Traffic southbound on Interstate 15 was moving about 10 mph around 1 p.m.
INRIX, in collaboration with AAA, estimates drivers will experience the greatest congestion on Thursday and Friday in the late afternoon as commuters leave work early and mix with holiday travelers. NDOT encourages motorists to stay alert and minimize distractions while driving, to never drive impaired and to wear their safety belts. “Consequently, we encourage motorists to budget additional drive time when making travel plans.” “Heavy holiday traffic is expected during the Memorial Day weekend, especially around Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip resort corridor,” said Nevada Department of Transportation spokesman Tony Illia. With around 60 percent, or 198,000, of those visitors expected to drive into town for the three-day weekend, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, officials are urging motorists to prepare for increased congestion on valley roads. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal) 330,000 people set to converge on Las Vegas this Memorial Day weekend, motorists can expect an influx of heavy traffic to accompany them. Heavy traffic moves along South Las Vegas Boulevard approaching the Gold Strike Hotel & Gambling Hall in Jean on Monday, May 28, 2018.
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