Beverly’s Question:

Beverly wrote in and wants to know why Las Vegas doesn’t have a truck route. She says: “There are many people & truckers who drive through Las Vegas to get to other destinations. It seems to me if there were a truck route for these drivers this would certainly help alleviate traffic on the 15 Freeway, especially with some of the H-O-V lanes currently under construction.” She also thinks  the 215 Freeway could be an option for one.

Melissa’s Answer:I thought this was an interesting question! Beverly makes a good point! California and other states on the west coast have them, so why wouldn’t we be a candidate for one? I asked the County and the Nevada Department of Transportation about this. Authorities say there’s never been a real need or enough demand for a route — plus there’s just not enough space in the valley to build one. Truck routes are designed around large urban cities to minimize traffic in its core. As Nevada continues to grow and develop– our construction projects will also progress and build roads to meet the demand. However until the city fully develops and reaches a capacity to where it needs one- there aren’t any plans to build one. As an extra tidbit, once the Hoover Dam overpass is finished next June- it will help reduce traffic congestion on the major commercial truck route between Phoenix and Las Vegas. At least truckers will soon have some relief on the commute, there!

 

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