LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Practically a 12 months after transportation officers broke floor on a $330 million mission, cones line the highway and work continues.
The mission will enhance bus stops, designate a lane for buses and bicycles, widen sidewalks and extra alongside Maryland Parkway. Within the meantime, it’s cones in all places whereas work goes on.
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These cones squeeze site visitors down to 1 lane at occasions. For drivers, it may be a headache, and the ache is worse for companies. Timo Kuusela, vp and normal supervisor of the Boulevard Mall, says it drives individuals away.
“I have to navigate it because I have to go to work, but if you’re choosing to come here, you may choose to go somewhere else just because of the traffic,” Kuusela stated.
A rendering of the plan for Maryland Parkway. (KLAS)
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He stated retailer house owners within the mall are reporting a drop in enterprise. “Somewhere between 10% and 20% is not an understatement,” Kuusela stated.
He stated the communication from Clark County is useful and frequent, however the mission impacts occur regardless. Kuusela is hopeful the improved transit will reverse the affect as soon as the mission is full, with many mall workers commuting by bus.
“Cleanup of Maryland Parkway is a very big help to the area,” he stated. “I think it brings renewed focus. I think also, one of the big selling points of this corridor has been how much great public transportation there is.”
RTC expects to finish Maryland Parkway within the fall of 2026.
