Kyle B. Hansen

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RTC making major changes to bus routes
Friday, Nov. 5, 2010
The Regional Transportation Commission will implement a major change to its bus services Sunday, affecting nearly every route in the valley.
NDOT director to lead national transportation group
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010
The head of the Nevada Department of Transportation has been elected to lead the national organization that represents state transportation agencies.
Henderson residents pleased with change to Boulder City bypass
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010
While they’re not exactly celebrating, some residents of the southeast corner of Henderson are excited about changes to the design of part of the Boulder City bypass while political support is growing to start work on the project.
Public meeting set for Boulder City bypass project
Monday, Oct. 25, 2010
The controversial Boulder City Bypass project will have another public airing Tuesday. The Nevada Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting on the first phase of the project to build a freeway for U.S. 93 around Boulder City.
U.S. 95 near Durango Drive set to reopen
Monday, Oct. 25, 2010
Beginning Monday, traffic will again be able to use U.S. 95 near Durango Drive instead of the bypassing the main road.
Paving to cause delays on U.S. 93 near Hoover Dam bypass bridge
Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
Wet weather has delayed the final paving of U.S. 93 near the new Hoover Dam bypass bridge, but work should be completed this week, Arizona officials said.
Lane closures in airport tunnel could cause delays
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010
New lane closures in the Airport Connector Tunnel may delay motorists nightly for the next month.
Project to widen I-15 near downtown gets boost
Friday, Oct. 22, 2010
One of the biggest road projects in Nevada history passed a major milestone this week. The Federal Highway Administration issued a Record of Decision on Thursday for Project Neon, which will widen Interstate 15 from Sahara Avenue to the Spaghetti Bowl.
Plan for traffic delays around airport for president's visit
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010
Motorists may want to avoid roads around McCarran International Airport, and travelers flying out of the airport should plan on arriving extra early Friday afternoon and Saturday morning while President Barack Obama is in town.
Bite of Las Vegas attendees can get free ride home if intoxicated
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010
People who plan to drink at this weekend’s Bite of Las Vegas Food and Music Festival will be able to get a free ride home, in their own car.
Construction delays expected on beltway, I-15
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
Motorists may want to avoid the Las Vegas Beltway at Las Vegas Boulevard on Sunday night and Interstate 15 north on weeknights for the next two weeks.
UNLV will use federal grant to study Nevada roads
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010
A UNLV transportation center will use money from a federal grant announced Wednesday to continue studying roads in Nevada.
Transportation secretary envisions nation connected by high-speed rail
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told a Las Vegas gathering of transportation officials from western states that he expects 80 percent of American cities to be connected by high-speed rail in 25 years.
I-15 delays likely tonight as part of construction project
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010
The major freeway through the Las Vegas Valley is expected to have major delays for motorists tonight. Traffic on Interstate 15 near Sunset Road will be moved to temporary side roads from 9 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. Thursday.
Drivers in Las Vegas paying more at the pump
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010
After falling at the end of the summer, gas prices in Nevada are going back up. The average cost of a gallon of regular gas in Nevada is $2.89, up 5 cents from September, according to AAA’s monthly fuel report.
$4.3 million project to make some downtown Las Vegas streets one-way
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010
Downtown Las Vegas will soon have two more one-way streets, with work on a five-block section of the roads beginning Wednesday.
UNLV kicks off Teen Driver Safety Week
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010
UNLV will be holding a town hall meeting and information fair today to kick off Teen Driver Safety Week.
Bicyclists get early glimpse of Hoover Dam bypass bridge
Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010
It wasn’t views of the Strip or downtown Las Vegas, or overlooking the water of Lake Mead and cliffs at Red Rock Canyon that brought Scott Burger and Tom Moss from Colorado to Las Vegas on Saturday. It was the bridge.
2,000 bicyclists expected for Las Vegas fundraiser
Friday, Oct. 8, 2010
Motorists on Las Vegas Valley roads should prepare for delays and be extra cautious Saturday as nearly 2,000 cyclists take to the streets as part of the Regional Transportation Commission’s annual Viva Bike Vegas event.
McCarran passenger traffic falls slightly in August
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010
Passenger traffic at McCarran International Airport saw a slight decline in August compared to the same month a year earlier.
Some Scotch 80s residents protest plan for speed humps
Friday, Sept. 24, 2010
A road in the Scotch 80s neighborhood may be getting speed humps, despite protests from some residents.
Tunnel traffic bypassing airport must now cross Russell Road
Friday, Sept. 24, 2010
Work on the roads at McCarran International Airport has changed the routes available for motorists who use the airport tunnel to bypass the airport.
Planned interchange gets mixed reviews from neighbors
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010
The Nevada Department of Transportation’s plans to eventually build a Starr Avenue interchange on Interstate 15 in the southern valley got mixed reactions from residents on Tuesday.
Developer plans pedestrian bridge over Harmon Avenue
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010
The developer of a retail center across from CityCenter on the east side of the Las Vegas Strip is planning to construct a pedestrian bridge over Harmon Avenue. The proposed three-story retail center south of Planet Hollywood would be connected to an existing bridge over Las Vegas Boulevard that leads to CityCenter and the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
NDOT to host meeting on new I-15 interchange in southern valley
Monday, Sept. 20, 2010
The Nevada Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting to present plans for a new interchange on Interstate 15 at Starr Avenue in the southern valley.
U.S. 95 ramp meters to be activated more often
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010
Traffic engineers think they have a simple fix to ease congestion on freeways — but it often means additional delays to get onto the freeway in the first place, and it’s going to be put to the test in northwest Las Vegas.
More traffic delays expected Thursday at Hoover Dam
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010
The next round of delays for motorists traveling between Las Vegas and Phoenix across the Hoover Dam will be Thursday.
Nevada gas prices tumble to national average
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010
The average gas price in Nevada has fallen in the past month, making the average cost for a gallon of fuel about the same as it was last September.
Nevada road project up for national award
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
One of Las Vegas’ recent road construction projects has been selected as a finalist for a national award, and the public has been invited to weigh in.
McCarran air cargo center to open in October
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010
A new air cargo center at McCarran International Airport is on track to open in early October, Marnell Properties announced Thursday.
Widening project to bring I-15 lane closures this week
Monday, Sept. 6, 2010
Motorists who use Interstate 15 in the southern valley should be prepared for additional delays for the next month and a half due to ongoing construction.
Bus schedules altered for Labor Day holiday
Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Riders of the valley’s public transit system should expect buses to run on a different schedule Monday. The Regional Transportation Commission said buses will use a Sunday schedule on Monday for the Labor Day holiday, when there are typically fewer riders and less traffic on valley roads.
Report: Nevada roads among best in the nation
Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
After learning they are among the worst drivers in the nation, Las Vegas motorists can take comfort in another report that says Nevada has some of the best roads in the country. The Silver State took the No. 15 spot in a ranking of states based on 2008 highway performance and cost effectiveness.
Airport tunnel lane closures scheduled this week
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010
Travelers flying out of McCarran shouldn’t have to worry about extra delays at the airport tunnel over the weekend, but until Friday, motorists might want to find an alternative route.
Special bus routes planned for UNLV home football games
Monday, Aug. 30, 2010
Fans who want to avoid traffic and parking problems at Rebels football games can take a special game-day bus route.
Gridlock: Sulfuric acid leak brings I-515 to standstill
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010
A chemical spill forced authorities to shut down Interstate 515 in the downtown area Wednesday, backing up traffic for miles and creating a traffic gridlock that spilled into city streets. The road was closed in both directions about 4:20 p.m. as hazmat crews responded.
Beltway reopens after cement truck accident prompts closure
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010
Part of the Las Vegas Beltway was closed at Russell Road in the western valley for more than two hours after a cement truck hit a freeway median and rolled.
Two-hour traffic delays expected near Hoover Dam
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010
Motorists traveling between Nevada and Arizona tonight may want to consider traveling through Laughlin instead taking U.S. 93 across the Hoover Dam.
Mortgage rescue scam operator sentenced in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010
The operator of a mortgage rescue scam run from the Philippines was sentenced Tuesday in Las Vegas and will be required to pay partial restitution to his victims.
Students — and traffic — returning to UNLV
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010
Traffic around UNLV will increase Monday as 28,000 students return to classes for the fall semester. And while school officials say there is plenty of parking on campus, the start of school is always the most difficult time to get around.
Officials launch two-week effort to nab impaired drivers
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
Nevada law enforcement agencies kicked off their annual campaign today to arrest drunken drivers in preparation for the Labor Day weekend.
Construction on Hoover Dam bypass bridge quickly coming to a close
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010
The Hoover Dam bypass bridge — a second major engineering feat along this stretch of the Colorado River — will open to foot traffic before cars and trucks begin to rumble across it in November, officials announced Thursday. The one-day event will be held Oct. 16, less than a month before the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge opens to vehicle traffic.
Commissioners OK contract to study UMC transition
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010
Clark County commissioners approved a contract Wednesday with a consulting company to analyze the possibility of converting University Medical Center to a teaching hospital.
Monorail proposes plan to cut $630 million in debt
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010
The Las Vegas Monorail filed a reorganization plan Tuesday as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The plan would reduce its debt by nearly $630 million.
Expect traffic delays near Hoover Dam on Thursday
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010
The next round of work on U.S. 93 in Arizona will cause traffic delays near the Hoover Dam again Thursday, officials said.
Largest video display in U.S. airport headed to McCarran
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010
McCarran International Airport will soon be home to four new video displays, including one that is believed to be the largest in a United States airport.
Work begins today on stimulus-funded road project
Monday, Aug. 16, 2010
Work on one stimulus-funded road project in Las Vegas will affect roads in different parts of the city in the coming months.
I-15 ramps at beltway, Strip to be closed temporarily overnight
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010
Bridge work on the Interstate 15 South Design-Build Project will close some of the ramps connecting I-15 to the Las Vegas Beltway and Las Vegas Boulevard on Wednesday and Thursday night.
Road work to bring travel delays south of Hoover Dam
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010
Motorists with plans to travel to Arizona tonight might want to take the longer route through Laughlin instead of crossing the Hoover Dam.
Nevada gas prices among highest in the nation
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Nevada is creeping closer to the $3 mark, but Southern Nevada’s prices remain lower than those in other parts of the state.