Drivers planning late-night commutes along Interstate 15 should prepare for a series of lane restrictions due to construction work on the I-15 South Widening Project, as announced by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). The lane closures are part of ongoing improvements that include profile grinding and lighting upgrades, which precede paving operations. While NDOT has provided a detailed schedule, they also caution that changes could occur due to weather or other unforeseen events.
Starting July 6, and extending to July 7, travelers will encounter reduced lanes on northbound I-15 from Silverado Ranch Blvd to Warm Springs Rd, with work scheduled from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. According to the update by NDOT, this construction phase will narrow northbound traffic down to a single lane at night. The lane reduction will affect evening commuters, as cooler temperatures create more favorable conditions for road crews to carry out improvements along the asphalt.
The pattern of lane reductions will continue from July 6, through July 9, impacting both directions of I-15 between Sloan Rd to St Rose Pkwy and Starr Ave to St Rose Pkwy with a two-lane restriction. The anticipated work schedule for southbound traffic, starting from July 8, to July 9, will observe a single lane from Warm Springs Rd to Silverado Ranch Rd during the same nightly hours.
As the week progresses, further restrictions are planned for both directions of the I-15 corridor. Running from Warm Springs Rd to Silverado Ranch Rd, the southbound side of I-15 will shrink to one lane on the nights of Wednesday, July 16, and Thursday, July 17. Commuters traveling through this area will encounter a single-lane configuration due to ongoing construction. Work is scheduled to continue overnight, with traffic routed through designated lanes marked by temporary orange barricades.
NDOT advises motorists to exercise caution when driving through the work zones and suggests using alternate routes where available. Real-time updates on highway conditions can be accessed through the state's resources at nvroads.com or by dialing 511. Additionally, updates on the project and traffic advisories for southern Nevada can be found by following @NevadaDOTVegas on various social media platforms, while broader state updates are provided via @nevadadot on platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram.
