“SR-159 will be closed to vehicle traffic in both directions from 4 a.m. Drivers should expect major delays.”Īs for Highway 159, which provides access to the Red Rock National Conservation Area, both lanes of this highway will be closed from the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Desert Foothills Drive in Las Vegas all the way to the intersection of Highway 159 and Highway 160, and only residents of the area will be allowed to utilize the law enforcement escorts. “Nevada Highway Patrol will conduct a pilot car operation to maintain both directions of traffic flow using the eastbound travel lanes. “The westbound lanes of SR-160 will be closed between the junction with SR-159 and mile marker 27, near Sandy Valley Road, from 7 a.m. “Cyclists, from seasoned veterans to beginners, can compete for an authentic Yellow Jersey.”Ī roughly 15-mile stretch of the westbound portion of Highway 160, also known as Blue Diamond Road, will be closed on Sunday morning to accommodate the race and although traffic will still be able to get over the mountain pass, it will be slow going with law enforcement escorts. “L’Etape Las Vegas gives amateur cyclists the legendary Tour de France experience in the legendary city of Las Vegas,” the event website details. From a 75-mile race with an elevation gain of 6,464 feet to a one-mile kids’ ride that comes free of charge, the event offers bicycle enthusiasts of all skill levels the chance to take part. The L’Etape Las Vegas Tour de France race includes five categories. “The Nevada Department of Transportation will enact road closures and lane restrictions on parts of SR-159 and SR-160 in west Las Vegas and Clark County on May 7 in support of the L’Etape Las Vegas Tour de France Bicycle Race,” a press release issued by NDOT this week stated. on Sunday, May 7.Īrea residents planning to make a trip over the hill into the Las Vegas Valley and then return this weekend, whether for general errands, entertainment or outdoor recreation, will want to take note of a looming event that will severely impact travel along both Highway 160 and Highway 159 this Sunday. Highway 159 in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will be closed to regular traffic and visitors will not be able to access the Red Rock Loop or area hiking trails until after 2 p.m.
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