LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It could seem like simply new mild poles, however to Las Vegas security advocates it’s an indication that a whole lot of pedestrians didn’t die on Boulder Freeway in useless.
Town of Henderson marked the 1-year milestone for Reimagine Boulder Freeway, a virtually $200 million challenge, with new and upgraded security enhancements for the traditionally lethal highway.
In 2024, Erin Breen instructed 8 Information Now that extra wanted to alter with Boulder Freeway after two folks have been killed in a crash. However now, a 12 months later, she stated there’s an indication that many extra gained’t die needlessly.
“Henderson took the bull by the horns, went after funding, got all their grant money lined up, so they did an incredibly great job of kicking off the Reimagine Boulder Highway project,” she stated.
One of many key additions to the challenge is the 105 new streetlights, which enhance the visibility and visitors movement of the realm with completely different lighting know-how and a brand new top.
“Traditional street lights are meant to light the road for cars, and they don’t hit a pedestrian well, or anyone traveling outside of a vehicle, so they really don’t help that person’s travel,” she stated. “These are the kind of lights that will be different, and you will be able to see vulnerable road users, those outside of vehicles, so much better with this new kind of lighting.”
The challenge, nonetheless set to be accomplished by July 2027, will proceed with surface-level enhancements this 12 months. Breen stated the subsequent factor to think about as soon as the development is finished, is eradicating the phrase “highway” from the lethal highway.
