A busy intersection in east Las Vegas received a crucial safety upgrade this week as Clark County officials activated new traffic signals at Hollywood Boulevard and Vegas Valley Drive, marking another step in the county's ongoing effort to manage the valley's explosive growth and protect pedestrians in high-traffic areas.
Commissioner Tick Segerblom, who represents District E which includes East Las Vegas, joined Clark County School District officials at the intersection ceremony. The location sees heavy daily traffic and serves as a key crossing point for local students walking to and from school—a combination that made the signal installation a top priority for safety advocates.
Traffic Safety Push Continues Across the Valley
Clark County is home to more than 1,600 signalized intersections, with new ones planned to go live regularly. The Hollywood and Vegas Valley activation is part of a broader infrastructure initiative that has seen multiple signal installations throughout 2025.
Earlier this year, new traffic signals were activated at the intersection of Jones and Levi in the southwest Las Vegas Valley in January. Following that, signals at Amigo Street and Cactus Avenue were officially activated on June 12, 2025, addressing a junction that sees an average of 21,000 vehicles each day.
Hollywood Boulevard Development Context
The new signals come as Hollywood Boulevard undergoes significant expansion through a multi-phase county project. Clark County officials have begun construction on the first phase of the Hollywood Boulevard extension project, designed to provide easier access on the east side of the Las Vegas Valley between residential areas in Sunrise Manor and commercial areas in Henderson.
Phase 2 of the project will extend Hollywood Boulevard to Vegas Valley Drive and include a bridge over the Las Vegas Wash, with construction expected to begin in 2026. The cost estimate for both phases is $74 million.
Growing Traffic Demands
With the seemingly never-ending roadwork and growth in the Las Vegas Valley, new traffic signals are being added each year to address increasing traffic volumes. The Jones and Levi intersection sees an average of 11,500 vehicles pass through each day, while another recent installation at Las Vegas Boulevard and Agate Avenue handles 18,000 vehicles annually.
The activation of traffic signals at Hollywood and Vegas Valley represents more than just traffic management—it's about creating safer corridors for the thousands of families who call East Las Vegas home, particularly as school districts work to protect students navigating increasingly busy intersections on their daily commutes.
