LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – There are less than two weeks left until the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix returns for a second year. While we won't see the entire track being repaved like last year, major changes are still underway in preparation to host the world's fastest race cars, and significant traffic delays are expected.
Concrete barriers and overhead lighting have now been installed along the route for night races. A huge generator was also brought in to power the lights.
Tourists from all over the world pay top dollar to watch drivers reach speeds of 345 mph on the 6.8-mile Las Vegas Grand Prix course in and around the Strip. The Bellagio Fountain Club, built for this event, appears to be almost complete.
Last year, adhesive film was placed on the pedestrian bridge to block visibility, but people were able to remove it. This year is different. The appearance of the bridge will also change significantly.
The pedestrian bridge over Harmon south of Planet Hollywood currently has no glass coverings and offers great views all the way to the racetrack, but the nearby pedestrian bridge connecting the Cosmopolitan and Planet Hollywood already has A fence has been installed. There's no way to spot them. There is also a net installed overhead.
At last year's F1 safety briefing, Metro explained why it was necessary.
“We cannot allow people to stop the flow of pedestrian traffic and obstruct pedestrian traffic on the bridge during this event, and also for the safety of motorists. We cannot allow people to throw things on the tracks under the bridge.”
People who work on the Strip say they're already experiencing significant traffic congestion.
“It's very chaotic, especially around Bellagio and Caesars Palace… It's a dead end,” Abel Torres explained. Torres expects the situation to worsen as the race weekend approaches.
“We try to leave maybe a little over an hour early just to be safe. The traffic is very busy,” Torres said.
Ahead of this year's race, F1 has launched a website to help people avoid road closures during the race: F1 Information
Contains the latest information on construction impacting roads in the area around the Strip and Track.
Here are the details of F1's planned closures next week:
Preparing for the F1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix Circuit™
From November 11th to November 17th
Future circuit preparations along the Las Vegas Strip Circuit™ include lane reduction and installation of track barriers and the Bellagio Fountain Club primarily at night. Please note that schedules are subject to change. Residents are encouraged to use our interactive website (transportation.f1lasvegasgp.com) in English or Spanish. Circuit preparation is also integrated into the Waze app.
Additionally, text updates in English or Spanish will be sent every Sunday and Wednesday. Residents are encouraged to opt-in by texting “F1LV” to “31996.”
las vegas boulevard
Overnight lane reductions from midnight to noon on Las Vegas Boulevard from Sands Avenue to Harmon Avenue will continue Tuesday through Friday through Nov. 15 to accommodate truck barrier installation. One travel lane in each direction is always open. During the day, Las Vegas Boulevard is in a cold track configuration with track lighting and barriers, with southbound Las Vegas Boulevard restricted to two through lanes, restricted left turns at Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, and traffic lanes to various properties along the way. The access drive will be closed. Las Vegas Boulevard. Signal modifications will be made along Las Vegas Boulevard. The Bellagio Fountain Club installation will continue through Nov. 20 and will close two southbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard from Flamingo Road to Bellagio Drive. Bellagio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino entrances and exits will remain open and lane changes will be made periodically.The sidewalk between Flamingo Road and Bellagio Drive will remain closed to pedestrian traffic. You can use the nearby pedestrian bridge or the sidewalk on the other side of Las Vegas Boulevard.Please contact MGM Resorts for more information.
Installation of fencing on existing pedestrian bridge over Las Vegas Boulevard
The two pedestrian bridges will be closed at night from midnight to 9 a.m., and will be open at other times.
Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard Bellagio to Horseshoe Pedestrian Bridge, November 12-14. East Pedestrian Bridge at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard: November 12-14.
sands avenue
Overnight lane reductions for SAFER barrier installation will continue from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday through Nov. 15 on Sands Avenue from Las Vegas Boulevard to Manhattan Avenue. During overnight closures, one travel lane in each direction will be open at all times. During the day, Sands Avenue will be in a cold track configuration, with track lighting and the presence of barriers regulating traffic patterns. Three bus stops along Sands Avenue will remain closed.
Koval Lane
Koval Lane from Rochelle Street to Harmon Street was closed all day from November 16th to 25th.
various places
Nighttime two-lane closures will continue in various parts of the circuit until November 15 due to temporary advertising and gantry installations. Single lane closures will continue at night in various parts of the circuit until November 15 for track lighting tests and commissioning.
**RTC Transit updates start November 11th
From midnight on Monday, November 11th until further notice, from Sands Avenue to Flamingo Road:
Stop 1403 – Las Vegas Boulevard at Treasure Island Stop 1376 – Mirage on Las Vegas Boulevard Stop 1339 – Las Vegas Boulevard at Caesars Palace
From midnight Wednesday, Nov. 13 until further notice, from Flamingo Road to Harmon Avenue:
Stop 3590 – Las Vegas Boulevard at Bellagio
Due to the barrier installation taking place on Sands Avenue, the stop will be closed 24/7 until further notice.
Stop 2505 – Westbound Sands Avenue after Koval Lane Stop 2572 – Spring Mountain Avenue westbound after Las Vegas Boulevard. Stop 2504 – Sands Avenue eastbound after Koval Lane.
The following routes will be detoured ahead of the F1 race: Click here to download the route detour map.
From Saturday, November 16th
Route 119 (Simmons/Koval)
From Tuesday, November 19th
National Route 202 (Flamingo) National Route 203 (Spring Mountain) Deuce on the Strip Centennial Hills Express
For more information on bus stop closures, please visit rtcsnv.com/alertsanddetours or call 702-228-7433*4.
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Established in 2023, the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix is co-promoted by Formula 1® and Liberty Media Corporation in collaboration with Clark County. The 50-lap race took place on a 3.8-mile circuit in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, with drivers reaching speeds of more than 215 mph (346 kph) while passing some of the world's most iconic landmarks and hotels. Reach amazing speeds. ,casino. Through the Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation, Las Vegas Grand Prix has donated nearly $1 million to local organizations and programs across the state, providing resources that directly address some of the most pressing challenges facing local families and communities. We are working on providing it. The 2024 race will be held November 21-23, 2024. For more information, please visit www.f1lasvegasgp.com.
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