LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A near-mile-long backup of traffic at a Henderson stop sign is becoming a roadblock for Nevada State University students and nearby residents, but city officials are indicating a solution is en route.
Neal Montoya, an NSU student, said he has watched as his classmates have struggled to get passed the construction on Nevada State Drive and make it to school on time.
“It gets chaotic,” he said. “Even for peers of mine that go to the school, they tell me they’re stuck in traffic for like 10 up to 15 minutes.”
The ongoing City of Henderson project at the intersection of Conestoga Way and Nevada State Drive has been underway since June and has led to several lane closures and the changing of a two-way stop, to a four-way stop. City officials wrote to 8 News Now in a statement residents were alerted to the disruptions and sought to increase awareness of the construction.
“Work in that area includes conduit installation for a traffic light, widening Nevada State Dr. to two lanes in each direction, upgrading sanitary sewer and drainage, as well as road surface improvements,” a city official wrote. “NV Energy is also completing work to perform necessary underground power line relocations.”
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A near mile long backup of traffic at a Henderson stop sign is becoming a roadblock for Nevada State University students and nearby residents, but city officials are indicating a solution is enroute. (KLAS) -
A near mile long backup of traffic at a Henderson stop sign is becoming a roadblock for Nevada State University students and nearby residents, but city officials are indicating a solution is enroute. (KLAS) -
A near mile long backup of traffic at a Henderson stop sign is becoming a roadblock for Nevada State University students and nearby residents, but city officials are indicating a solution is enroute. (KLAS)
Joe Rajchel, a NSU spokesperson, wrote in an email to 8 News Now the expectation for backups have led to recommendations for students to seek alternative routes.
“Since the beginning of this project Nevada State has been communicating with students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors about the ongoing roadwork,” Rajchel wrote. “Advising them to allow additional commute time and to consider utilizing alternate routes to reduce the traffic on Nevada State Drive.”
The importance of the project was noted by Rajchel who cited the ongoing plan for further growth and development in the surrounding area.
“[We] appreciate the City of Henderson’s commitment to ensuring our campus community receives the latest information on this work,” he wrote.
Montoya said the area near the campus is typically quiet, and he looks forward to when the project will be completed—which has not been provided.
“I hope it does better,” Montoya said. “There’s no date for it, so I don’t know when it’ll happen. Hopefully soon.”
