The celebrations are great here in Las Vegas… when it comes to ringing in the new year!  The fireworks, the live music, the confetti…. all of it… mixed together makes a great New Year’s party!

I have received several phone calls and emails about traffic on the strip and the commute in to town from Los Angeles.

Los Angeles drivers should expect delays if they leave ON New Year’s Eve day.  The earlier you leave the better at this point.  When it’s time to return home…. if you can… wait until Wednesday to leave… or leave very early on Tuesday. 

I-15 will close the off ramps in the eastbound direction from Tropicana to Spring Mountain.  No thru traffic will be allowed from Russell to Sahara.  And, Las Vegas Blvd. will also be completely closed from Russell to Sahara starting around 5 p.m.

You can access most parking garages by coming in from the east side.  Try to stay away from garages along Frank Sinatra Drive unless you go early.   Emergency crews will use Frank Sinatra for access to the strip. 

Downtown will be a busy place too… get there early, early, early!

Stay safe! Don’t Drink & Drive! 

 Call 456-RIDE if you need someone to take you home! Designated Drivers will give you and your car a ride home!  Take advantage… don’t risk it!

It’s been a great year!  Let’s hope for a wonderful 2008.  Please… let’s drive safer and be nicer to our fellow drivers on the road!  Can’t we all just get along ?! :)

 Make sure to check out our live coverage of New Year’s Eve… 10 p.m. on Channel 8.  I’ll be live at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino.. with a great view! 

 Take Care!

See you in ‘08!  ;)

Tags: new year's eve, the strip, traffic

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