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Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen speaks at an event marking the start of construction on Lake Las Vegas Parkway. The $1.8 million road improvement project is expected to be finished in November.
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 | 11:57 a.m.
Traffic on Lake Las Vegas Parkway has been reduced to a single lane in each direction while the road undergoes improvements. The $1.8 million project is scheduled to be finished in November.
Lake Las Vegas Parkway is getting a $1.8 million face-lift to smooth the road and get rid of potholes. The construction began last week and is scheduled to be finished in November.
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After weathering bankruptcy and the temporary closure of its hotel and casino, Lake Las Vegas is taking steps on the road to recovery.
The community’s main road, Lake Las Vegas Parkway, is getting a $1.8 million face-lift.
“Initial impressions are lasting impressions,” said Jim Coyne of Atalon Group, which manages Lake Las Vegas. “This road will give a better sense of arrival.”
The construction area is near the intersection with Lake Mead Parkway. Crews began work last week and plan to be finished by November.
When completed, the road will be smoother and pothole-free, Coyne said, and will include bike lanes in both directions. A hiking trail is also being constructed that will eventually link to Henderson’s River Mountain Loop trail system.
The project is being financed entirely by Lake Las Vegas, using money it received from lenders as part of its bankruptcy plan.
Until the project is completed, traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction.
Lake Las Vegas resident Bill Milone said although the increased traffic from the partial road closure is a bit of a hassle, residents think it will be worth it to have an improved parkway to help welcome visitors to the community.
“A few months to make a better representation of our community is well worth it,” he said. “It lets people know we’re vibrant and alive.”
The growth of Lake Las Vegas over the past decade caused parts of the parkway to be repeatedly torn up to lay new utilities and then patched over. Milone said he’s looking forward to finally driving on a smooth road.
A construction kickoff event today and drew homebuilders, contractors and city officials to Lake Las Vegas.
Henderson Councilwoman Geri Schroder, who represents Lake Las Vegas, said the new road would help with the development’s curb appeal.
Mayor Andy Hafen said the project is a sign of Lake Las Vegas’ re-emergence and the continued improvement of the city’s economy.
“We have all these bits and pieces around the city that are coming together,” Hafen said. “Little by little we’re pulling out of this thing.”
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This is fantastic for Lake Las Vegas! The entrance road always looked like it was under perpetual construction. It will be nice to have that completed along with landscaping, bike lanes etc.
The best part is the seamless access to the trail system especially as Lake Las Vegas now seems to be the mecca for triathlons. (there are several planned this fall)
I'm looking forward to seeing this and all of the other improvements for Lake Las Vegas in the near future.
Road to nowhere.
another bridge too far. its like putting lipstick and a babushka on a pig. bouvier should be happy as a clam.
I live in LLV and I am laughing at this entire project every day I drive into our community. Why would they spend 1.8 Million fixing a road that had absolutely nothing wrong with it, but not pay 20,000 dollars to repair the large waterfall, and 2 ponds that are collecting garbage and overgrown with weeds at the front of the community. And the falls golf course looks awful with weeds growing in the sand traps, along the walkways etc. They should hire 2 more landscapers to clean up at least the holes at the entrance to the community and along the parkway. While I have a vested interest in your success because I am a home owner, I question some of the decisions that are being made!!
@docreese12. It is my understanding that the road had to be torn up as the current pavement was only the underlayment pavement that the final coating goes over. As there was a delay in adding the final coating (because of the now exited bankruptcy) it ruined the underlayment and it had to be replaced.
The construction costs are also paying for the curbs, landscaping, lighting, adding bike lanes, all of which were not there and needed. The road was too narrow for bike lanes and the curbs will keep the soils, landscaping and irrigation contained. Plus, have a cleaner look.
We all would love for the sandtraps in the Falls Golf Course. However, that is not under the control of the city or Lake Las Vegas Master association. You need to call Carmel Land and Cattle in Fort Worth, to complain. They own the Falls and Reflection Bay Golf Courses and only they can take out the weeds. (other wise it would be trespassing)
I support the new entrance and what it will bring to Lake Las Vegas. Credit Suisse is paying the construction.