A reported gas leak caused disruptions on Maryland Parkway near UNLV on Monday, bringing emergency crews to the area and forcing restrictions along a busy stretch of road. Authorities asked students and drivers to avoid the corridor between Dorothy Avenue and Flamingo Road while first responders worked to secure the scene, as the situation slowed buses and campus traffic.
TrafficAlert in the area of UNLV from @UPDSouth. Avoid Maryland Parkway and the surrounding. UNLV Students and others - please take note. https://x.com/i/status/2020977872677359814
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) Feb 9, 2026
What officials posted
Clark County's official X account boosted a University Police Services alert that flagged the problem and the traffic headaches that followed. The post said traffic on Maryland Parkway was restricted between Dorothy Avenue and Flamingo Road while crews investigated a reported gas leak near University Road, according to the Clark County, Nevada on X.
Campus traffic and UNLV guidance
The timing did not help. Maryland Parkway is already in the middle of a months-long Bus Rapid Transit overhaul that has created lane shifts and intermittent closures in front of UNLV, which can magnify the impact of any emergency shutdowns.
UNLV's traffic advisory notes ongoing intermittent closures and altered access to campus parking, and students are being urged to keep an eye on University Police alerts and social feeds. For full details on current detours and enforcement, the university points to UNLV Today and the UNLV Police FAQ.
Safety steps and where to check
Authorities are also reminding people what to do if they suspect a gas leak. If you smell gas, leave the area immediately and, from a safe distance, call 911 and Southwest Gas's 24-hour emergency line at 877-860-6020. Do not use anything that could spark a flame, the utility advises, per Southwest Gas.
Clark County's post urged students and others to avoid Maryland Parkway and nearby streets while emergency crews worked the scene. Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time until officials issue an all clear.
County and campus channels will carry further updates, and details will be added as officials release them. Students and commuters are encouraged to check official feeds before heading to campus and to plan alternate routes until the situation is resolved.
