LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Drivers across the valley are planning their next move as construction near Harry Reid International Airport will soon begin.
“I’m going to avoid the airport as much as possible because the construction is a waste of time,” rideshare driver Virginia Sanchez told 8 News Now.
Sanchez said that she feels that the road work will ultimately hurt her business.
“We are going to lose money, gas, mileage and be stuck in traffic. They have to consider that there is a convention this week and it’s Valentine’s Day,” Sanchez added.
The road work will begin Monday night as part of an intersection project aiming to improve the traffic flow in and out of the airport. Southbound and northbound lanes on Paradise Road will be reduced to one lane at Russell Road.
Drivers like Linda Alexander say it’s a traffic jam waiting to happen.
“If it’s going to one lane, just imagine a hundred drivers pulling out of here to go get a ride. I strictly pick up and drop off at the airport so with that construction coming, I’ve got to figure out if it’s worth doing it this week,” Alexander said.
In addition, drivers will not be able to make a left turn going southbound or westbound on Paradise onto Russell. While it’s a temporary inconvenience, there are those who acknowledge that the work needs to happen sooner rather than later.
“It’s 100% going to make a big difference in the long run and needs to be done. There’s a lot of growth in this city,” David Haboush added.
Airport officials advise anyone not heading to the airport to avoid the area for those four days. Construction ends Feb. 14.
