Heads up, drivers: The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is spicing up our nighttime drives with some roadwork action. From September 13 to September 15, plan for a twist in your night route if you're hitting U.S. 95. We're looking at overnight ramp closures and a little squeeze in lanes—thanks to the installation of a spanking new Dynamic Messaging Sign (DMS).
Specifically, from 9:00 p.m. to the charms of 5:00 a.m. each night, the southbound U.S. 95 off-ramp to Cheyenne Avenue will be out of commission, and those of you cruising down southbound U.S. 95 will find yourselves cozying up into just one lane at Cheyenne Avenue stretching for about half a mile. For those averse to snail-paced traffic and unexpected detours, the NDOT kindly suggests you find yourself an alternate route.
Eager to keep us informed and in the loop, the NDOT is cozying up with Waze. They'll be updating the app with all these planned highway restrictions, so you can stay ahead of the game. But hey, this is all subject to the whims of weather or other unforeseeable mix-ups, so keep an ear to the ground.
Now, if you're a planner and need a bigger picture, additional state highway information is at your fingertips—just pay a visit to dot.nv.gov or dial (775) 888-7000. For those real-time road conditions, nvroads.com or a quick 511 call is your best buddy on the road. Social birds can also flutter over to @NevadaDOTVegas on whatever X is for that southern Nevada traffic juice, and @nevadadot is your go-to on X, Facebook, and Instagram for the statewide scoop.
