California freeway project aims to improve drive between Las Vegas and SoCal

Monday, December 6, 2021
There's some welcome news for any Californian who has ever been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic when trying to leave Las Vegas.

A project to turn the shoulder on Interstate 15 into a third lane during peak hours has been given the green light.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the plans Sunday.

The project, which will stretch five miles south of the Nevada state line, will cost about $12 million that will come out of existing funds.
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It will start in the spring and should be ready by summer. Newsom acknowledges that a more permanent long-term solution is still necessary.

CORRECTION: This story has been updated to reflect that the project will impact the southbound side of the 15.

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