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Ring in 2015 this New Year on the Las Vegas Strip with Fireworks, Road Closures...
and over 300,000 visitors and locals, who are expected to fill the frosty streets of Las Vegas Blvd. this New Year’s Eve. Las Vegas Metro Police Department has issued the following list of street closures and time frames for the super-sized street party. Plan accordingly, dress warm the forecast says it will be chilly and near freezing. Don’t be left out in the cold, expect the casinos to be packed, with many closing their doors before midnight, to assure the fire codes and maximum capacities are not exceeded. The 6pm curfew for minors under 18 will be strictly enforced and will run until 5am New Year’s Day, so parents stay close to your youngsters. Metal and glass containers have been banned on the streets according to a city ordinance, so plastic glass wear is your toasting vessel of choice. Keep in mind, large bags and backpacks are not allowed. Celebrate Vegas Style and make this year one to remember!NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014 ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
DOWNTOWN/FREMONT
STREET EXPERIENCE:
4:00 p.m.–The Fremont Street Experience will be closed to the
public.
6:00 p.m.–The Fremont Street Experience gates open for
entertainment.
LAS VEGAS BLVD
(STRIP) CLOSURE INFORMATION:
NOTE: Throughout the evening, east-west travel on Sahara
Avenue, Mandalay Bay Road, Desert Inn Road, Frank Sinatra Drive, Koval Lane,
Russell Road, US95 and -215 will remain unrestricted. Harmon Avenue/Bridge will
be limited to vehicle traffic from the West leading to City Center by hotels
guests only. Vehicle traffic on Harmon Avenue, East of Las Vegas Boulevard, will
be limited to hotel properties.
Below is a schedule
of the anticipated road closures and re-openings.
NOTE: Road closure times are approximate and subject to
change without notice.
- 5:00 p.m.--Closing of off ramps from I-15 onto eastbound Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road by NHP/NDOT begins.
- 5:45 p.m.--The closing of all other streets, roads and alleys leading Westbound onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road from Koval Lane will begin.
- 6:00 p.m.--All streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road will be closed with all barricades in place.
- 6:15 p.m.--L.V.M.P.D. Traffic Officers begin clearing all vehicular traffic off Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road.
- 6:30 p.m.--Las Vegas Boulevard along with all inbound roads leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard are Fully closed to vehicle traffic.
- 6:30 p.m.--All Moving walkways, elevators and escalators leading to or crossing Las Vegas Boulevard will be shut off.
- Approximately 6:30 p.m.--Las Vegas Boulevard fully opens to pedestrian traffic.
- 12:00 a.m.-12:15 a.m.--Fireworks show takes place on Strip and Fremont Street.--LAS VEGAS BLVD (STRIP)
RE-OPENING
INFORMATION:
Note: All re-opening times are approximate.
- 12:15 a.m.--All Moving walkways, elevators and escalators leading to or crossing Las Vegas Boulevard will resume operation.
- 1:30 a.m.--All celebrations normally subside. Barricade removal begins
- 2:00 a.m.--Street sweepers begin clean up, working from South to North.
- 3:30 a.m.–Reopening of off ramps from I-15 onto Eastbound Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road by NHP /NDOT begins. All other streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Russell Road will begin re-opening.
Written By Nickel Lowman
With Content from LVMP.com
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Las Vegas, NV 89148
702.582.9088
www.DMG.com
