What are your neighbors saying?

Thank you for your comment. The ozone levels in the Las Vegas area are higher than the EPA national ambient air quality standard for ozone. There are already violations, but this project will not make it worse. For more details on violations, please visit: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/environment_and_sustainability/division_of_air_quality/planning/state_implementation_plans.php

Clark County is continuously monitoring the air quality through 17 different monitoring stations across the valley. More details on air quality monitoring in the valley can be found here: https://desaqmonitoring.clarkcountynv.gov/AgilaireWeb/ and https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/environment_and_sustainability/division_of_air_quality/monitoring/index.php

Clark County posts a daily air quality forecast for the valley here https://desaqmonitoring.clarkcountynv.gov/DES_AQ_Forecast/

NDOT has been working diligently to inform the people that live in this area. For more details, visit https://ndotdap.com/community-engagement

Thank you for your question. The new collector-distributor road will have a minimum of two lanes, and its capacity is estimated to be approximately 4000 vehicles per hour.

Thank you for your question. Relocation advisory services will be offered in accordance with 49 CFR 24.205(c).

49 CFR Part 24 Subpart E covers Replacement housing payments. There are different entitlements to displaced persons depending if they are homeowner occupants, tenants, or landlords who rent out the acquired dwelling.

A person cannot be displaced until a “comparable replacement dwelling” is made available to them. One of the many criteria of a “comparable replacement dwelling” is that it is within the financial means of the displaced person 49 CFR 24.2(a)(6)(viii). If no comparable replacements can be found that are within the financial means of the displaced person, then NDOT would utilize 49 CFR 24.404. This provides additional funds to not put the displaced person in a worse spot financially.

Displaced persons relocated under the Uniform Act will be in a similar, but not worse, and often better situation. A specialized Relocation Agent will be assigned to work directly with the owner/and or tenant to walk them through the process.

The Nevada Department of Transportation has a responsibility to ensure freeway facilities are safe, maintained, and when warranted, replaced with safer, less congested facilities to better serve all the citizens of our state. We have been aware of the potential impacts from the beginning. This led NDOT to engage in a continuous dialogue with the community, resulting in changes to the project that have reduced the impact. We made great strides in reducing the number of residences and businesses that would be displaced from earlier proposed alternatives, and we have proposed numerous mitigation measures that go above what we are required to do to try to offset this impact (https://ndotdap.com/vpm3-mitigations).

This project is included in the region’s transportation plan. The RTC of Southern Nevada is required by federal regulations to perform air quality modeling for the regional transportation plan. The modeling takes into account this project and other projects included in the plan and assesses if the emissions from those projects would cause new violations or worsen the existing violations to air quality standards. The RTC’s regional air quality modeling has demonstrated that the projects included in the transportation plan, which includes the Downtown Access Project, would not worsen the existing violation of ozone.

Thank you for your comment. The 1 to 1 housing is a mitigation to offset the impact of the project. You can learn more about mitigations here: https://ndotdap.com/vpm3-mitigations. The one-to-one housing is not necessarily for those being displaced but an acknowledgment by NDOT that there will be less housing in the area. Hence, NDOT is proposing providing new housing to replace the houses required for the project. NDOT is working with the City of Las Vegas and the developer of the Desert Pines Golf Course to have new housing built in that development. This does not necessarily mean those who are displaced will be relocated to the housing being built at Desert Pines Golf Course. Those being displaced can be relocated anywhere they wish that is comparable housing.

NDOT’s right-of-way process will be followed for all property required. Details on this process can be found online at: https://ndotdap.com/property-acquisition

Thank you for your question. Relocation advisory services will be offered in accordance with 49 CFR 24.205(c).

49 CFR Part 24 Subpart E covers Replacement housing payments. There are different entitlements to displaced persons depending if they are homeowner occupants, tenants, or landlords who rent out the acquired dwelling.

A person cannot be displaced until a “comparable replacement dwelling” is made available to them. One of the many criteria of a “comparable replacement dwelling” is that it is within the financial means of the displaced person 49 CFR 24.2(a)(6)(viii). If no comparable replacements can be found that are within the financial means of the displaced person, then NDOT would utilize 49 CFR 24.404. This provides additional funds to not put the displaced person in a worse spot financially.

The Uniform Act provides for moving and related expenses 49 CFR Part 24 Subpart D. A displaced person may elect to have a commercial mover, and they will be reimbursed for the costs. These costs include packing, transport, and unpacking.

The Mortgage Interest Differential Payment 49 CFR 24.401 is designed to compensate for increased mortgage interest cost needed to purchase a comparable replacement dwelling.

Displaced persons relocated under the Uniform Act will be in a similar, but not worse, and often better situation. A specialized Relocation Agent will be assigned to work directly with the owner/and or tenant to walk them through the process.

Thank you for your comment. NDOT will share this concern with the City of Las Vegas.

Thank you for your comment.

A completed reconstructed freeway will benefit many people in southern Nevada. It will also benefit people from other states that visit Nevada and travel US 95. We recognize the local community will be impacted the most and that is why NDOT and the community have worked together to develop nearly 40 draft mitigations to offset the impact of the project to the community. The largest mitigations include $10M to help with the unhoused population, $10M for an indoor recreation area, $15M for replacement housing, and $20M for improved local streets with bike lanes, sidewalks, streetlights, and trees. The other draft mitigations can be found here: https://ndotdap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DAP-Proposed-Mitigations_August-2023.pdf

NDOT agrees that it is important to inform the community about this project. The project team has been working to inform the community since early 2020. Details on community engagement efforts to date can be found here: https://ndotdap.com/community-engagement

When identifying a preferred alternative, NDOT will consider many factors, including, but not limited to, costs, households impacted, environmental impacts, and community input.

Thank you for your question. Relocation advisory services will be offered in accordance with 49 CFR 24.205(c).

49 CFR Part 24 Subpart E covers Replacement housing payments. There are different entitlements to displaced persons depending if they are homeowner occupants, tenants, or landlords who rent out the acquired dwelling.

A person cannot be displaced until a “comparable replacement dwelling” is made available to them. One of the many criteria of a “comparable replacement dwelling” is that it is within the financial means of the displaced person 49 CFR 24.2(a)(6)(viii). If no comparable replacements can be found that are within the financial means of the displaced person, then NDOT would utilize 49 CFR 24.404. This provides additional funds to not put the displaced person in a worse spot financially.

Displaced persons relocated under the Uniform Act will be in a similar, but not worse, and often better situation. A specialized Relocation Agent will be assigned to work directly with the owner/and or tenant to walk them through the process.

Thank you for your question. Relocation advisory services will be offered in accordance with 49 CFR 24.205(c).

49 CFR Part 24 Subpart E covers Replacement housing payments. There are different entitlements to displaced persons depending if they are homeowner occupants, tenants, or landlords who rent out the acquired dwelling.

A person cannot be displaced until a “comparable replacement dwelling” is made available to them. One of the many criteria of a “comparable replacement dwelling” is that it is within the financial means of the displaced person 49 CFR 24.2(a)(6)(viii). If no comparable replacements can be found that are within the financial means of the displaced person, then NDOT would utilize 49 CFR 24.404. This provides additional funds to not put the displaced person in a worse spot financially.

The Mortgage Interest Differential Payment 49 CFR 24.401 is designed to compensate for increased mortgage interest cost needed to purchase a comparable replacement dwelling. Displaced persons relocated under the Uniform Act will be in a similar, but not worse, and often better situation. A specialized Relocation Agent will be assigned to work directly with the owner/and or tenant to walk them through the process.

Thank you for your comment. A completed reconstructed freeway will benefit many people in southern Nevada. It will also benefit people from other states that visit Nevada and travel US 95. We recognize the local community will be impacted the most and that is why NDOT and the community have developed nearly 40 draft mitigations to offset the impact of the project. The largest mitigations include $10M to help with the unhoused population, $10M for an indoor recreation area, $15M for replacement housing, and $20M for improved local streets with bike lanes, sidewalks, streetlights, and trees. The rest of the draft mitigations can be found here: https://ndotdap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DAP-Proposed-Mitigations_August-2023.pdf

In 2021, NDOT conducted a survey of residents and businesses within 1/4-mile of the freeway. This effort included mailing the surveys (in English and Spanish) to 9,000 residents and knocking on more than 1,300 doors in areas closest to the freeway. The door-to-door map and door hanger can be found here: https://ndotdap.com/ej-survey-material. More than 700 residents responded to the survey. This survey asked residents if those who live in their household travel on US 95 near downtown.
41% said All the time – 4 or more times per week
27% said Sometimes – 1 to 3 times per week

The project team met with community members, holding 15 different kitchen table conversations where NDOT surveyed area residents and businesses about what type of freeway they would like – on a bridge, on dirt, recessed, at existing grade or along a different alignment. During these conversations, NDOT asked people what they thought and what their preferences are for a reconstructed freeway. Once this data was collected, NDOT let the designers get to work and the designers developed Alternatives 5, 6, 7 and 8, representing community input. Details on community engagement efforts to date can be found here: https://ndotdap.com/community-engagement

At the public hearing next year, the public will have another opportunity to provide input on the identified preferred alternative.

Thank you for your comment. NDOT is evaluating ground water and potential impacts to the Las Vegas Creek. Based on current analysis, the proposed facilities perpetuate existing 100-year flow patterns without adverse impacts, and they are compatible with planned Clark County Regional Flood Control District facilities that will ultimately be able to fully convey 100-year flows.

At times, it is necessary for NDOT to acquire private property to improve the transportation system. The rights of the property owners and occupants are protected by both state and federal laws. Details can be found online at: https://ndotdap.com/property-acquisition

Thank you for your comment. The proposed community enhancements are mitigations proposed to offset the impact of the project. If there is no project, there would be no mitigations.

Thank you for your comment.

NDOT is seeking public input now on the alternatives. At the public hearing next year, the public will have another opportunity to provide input on the identified preferred alternative.

Thank you for your comment. NDOT’s mission is to provide, operate, and preserve a transportation system that enhances safety, quality of life and economic development through innovation, environmental stewardship and a dedicated workforce.

Our vision is to be a leader and partner in delivering effective transportation solutions for a safe and connected Nevada.

You can learn more at https://www.dot.nv.gov/doing-business/about-ndot

Thank you for your question. Since 2004, NDOT has studied this corridor and considered numerous options that were evaluated at a high level but not brought to 10% design. Amongst those options were alternatives of building a double deck or even triple deck freeway, striving to stay within the existing right-of-way and reduce the impact to adjacent homeowners. We even discussed this with residents during the 15 community conversations that were held in 2022/2023. (https://ndotdap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DAP_Community_Conversations_Summary_2.pdf).

When we discussed pursuing this alternative with the community, the majority felt it would be an eyesore to have an even higher freeway through downtown.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your question. In August 2022, NDOT recommended the central corridor (currently I-515 and US 95) for future I-11 interstate highway designation through the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Downtown Access Project corridor is part of the larger I-11 corridor. As such, the traffic data being used for design of the Downtown Access Project includes future volumes for Interstate 11. More details on I-11 can be found here: https://www.dot.nv.gov/projects-programs/programs-studies/i-11-las-vegas-metropolitan-area-pel-study

Thank you for your feedback. This project will address traffic operations on this stretch of freeway.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), tentatively scheduled for May 2024, will identify a preferred agency alternative. This document will be available for public review and comment. A public hearing will be held in conjunction with the public review of the DEIS.

Thank you for your comment. NDOT is evaluating ground water and potential impacts to the Las Vegas Creek. Based on current analysis, the proposed facilities perpetuate existing 100-year flow patterns without adverse impacts, and they are compatible with planned Clark County Regional Flood Control District facilities that will ultimately be able to fully convey 100-year flows.

For the potential relocation of the Dula Community Center and the fire station, NDOT is working closely with the City of Las Vegas. If these parcels are acquired for the project, they would be relocated nearby for the continued benefit of those in the community. It’s also important to note that the new fire station and new center would open before the current facilities are closed.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback. The bridge structures that carry the freeway through downtown are nearing the end of their useful service life. Bridge maintenance costs increase dramatically in the latter years of a bridge’s service life. In 2021, NDOT committed $30M to rehabilitate this structure, which is estimated to cover the majority of maintenance needs for a 10-year period. If the bridges are not replaced in that timeframe, a more significant rehabilitation and/or partial replacement project would need to be pursued but would only be temporary before full replacement would be required. When that time occurs, NDOT will bring the bridges and the freeway system to current design standards, which will require more capacity for the Las Vegas Valley, which has grown over 1000% since these bridges were constructed. With the increase in population and the increase in tourism, there are safety and operations challenges that cannot be fixed with the existing bridges.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback. The No-Build option comes with its own unique set of actions that would be required by NDOT. The bridge structures that carry the freeway through downtown are nearing the end of their useful service life. Bridge maintenance costs increase dramatically in the latter years of a bridge’s service life. In 2021, NDOT committed $30M to rehabilitate this structure, which is estimated to cover the majority of maintenance needs for a 10-year period. If the bridges are not replaced in that timeframe, a more significant rehabilitation and/or partial replacement project would need to be pursued but would only be temporary before full replacement would be required. When that time occurs, NDOT will bring the bridges and the freeway system to current design standards, which will require more capacity for the Las Vegas Valley, which has grown over 1000% since these bridges were constructed.

Thank you for your feedback. NDOT has gone to great lengths to ensure the community is involved in the process and that their voices are heard and that their input is reflected in the design alternatives. This stretch of freeway was built back in the late 60s and early 80s. In addition to the aging infrastructure, NDOT’s role is to “provide, operate, and preserve a transportation system that enhances safety, quality of life and economic development through innovation, environmental stewardship and a dedicated workforce.” With the increase in population and the increase in tourism, there are safety and operations challenges that cannot be fixed with the existing bridges.

NDOT recognizes there is already a shortage of affordable housing. As such, one of the project’s proposed mitigations is to fund construction of new affordable housing at a one to one impact ratio. That means, if NDOT acquires 40 households for the project, then NDOT will fund construction of 40 new households in the area. NDOT is working with the City of Las Vegas and the developer of the Desert Pines Golf Course to have new housing built in that development, located just east of the project limits.

Thank you for your feedback. NDOT was tasked with reducing the impact of the project, and during conversations with the community, we learned that those who live in the area do not support an HOV interchange at Maryland Parkway. Eliminating this interchange allows 30 households to remain in place. The City Parkway HOV interchange remains in one alternative since it’s located in a business/industrial area. It has been removed from other alternatives to reduce the impact on businesses in the area.

Thank you for your feedback.

The statement of “no new violations” is an EPA determination related to how the project will impact ozone levels. Ozone levels in the Las Vegas area are higher than the EPA national ambient air quality standard for ozone. There are already violations, but this project will not make it worse. This project is included in the regions transportation plan. The RTC of Southern Nevada is required by federal regulations to perform air quality modeling for the regional transportation plan. The modeling takes into account this project and all of the other projects included in the plan and assesses if the emissions from those projects would cause new violations or worsen the exiting violations to air quality standards. The RTC’s regional air quality modeling has demonstrated that the projects included in the transportation plan would not worsen the air quality than it is today.

For more details on violations, please visit: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/environment_and_sustainability/division_of_air_quality/planning/state_implementation_plans.php

Clark County is continuously monitoring the air quality through 17 different monitoring stations across the valley. More details on air quality monitoring in the valley can be found here:
https://desaqmonitoring.clarkcountynv.gov/AgilaireWeb/ and https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/environment_and_sustainability/division_of_air_quality/monitoring/index.php

Clark County posts a daily air quality forecast for the valley. https://desaqmonitoring.clarkcountynv.gov/DES_AQ_Forecast/

For the no-build alternative, the bridge structures that carry the freeway through downtown are nearing the end of their useful service life. Bridge maintenance costs increase dramatically in the latter years of a bridge’s service life. In 2021, NDOT committed $30M to rehabilitate this structure, which is estimated to cover the majority of maintenance needs for a 10-year period. If the bridges are not replaced in that timeframe, a more significant rehabilitation and/or partial replacement project would need to be pursued but would only be temporary before full replacement would be required. When that time occurs, NDOT will bring the bridges and the freeway system to current design standards, which will require more capacity for the Las Vegas Valley, which has grown over 1000% since these bridges were constructed.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your comments, and we appreciate your collaboration in our meetings.

Since 2004, NDOT has studied this corridor and considered numerous options that were evaluated at a high level but not brought to a full 10% design. Amongst those options were alternatives of building a double deck or even triple deck freeway, striving to stay within the existing right-of-way and reduce the impact to adjacent homeowners. We even discussed this with residents during the 15 community conversations that were held in 2022/2023. (https://ndotdap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DAP_Community_Conversations_Summary_2.pdf). Another alternative considered was to rebuild the freeway on a bridge like it is today except designed to current design standards. However, when we discussed pursuing this alternative with the community, the majority response was to not have it on a bridge like it is today. NDOT has performed two separate value engineering analysis reports as well as several brainstorming sessions with engineering experts in and out of the project to develop alternatives that would be beneficial to the community.

NDOT also halted design efforts and spent more than six months talking with the community to hear their input on how the freeway should be built. Once that input was received, our design teams took that input and developed alternatives 5-8.

The No-Build option comes with its own unique set of actions that would be required by NDOT. The bridge structures that carry the freeway through downtown are nearing the end of their useful service life. Bridge maintenance costs increase dramatically in the latter years of a bridge’s service life. In 2021, NDOT committed $30M to rehabilitate this structure, which is estimated to cover the majority of maintenance needs for a 10-year period. If the bridges are not replaced in that timeframe, a more significant rehabilitation and/or partial replacement project would need to be pursued but would only be temporary before full replacement would be required. When that time occurs, NDOT will bring the bridges and the freeway system to current design standards, which will require more capacity for the Las Vegas Valley, which has grown over 1000% since these bridges were constructed.

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) report will discuss the alternatives that were evaluated but not pursued as a result of these brainstorming sessions and value engineering reports. If you would like, we’d be happy to schedule a meeting to share some of these details with you.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback. NDOT is currently evaluating HOV lanes in southern Nevada. As with all project elements, this element is subject to change as the project moves forward. Trees and other landscape and aesthetics will be part of this project. These elements will be finalized, in coordination with the community, during final design.

Thank you for your feedback. NDOT is currently evaluating HOV lanes in southern Nevada. As with all project elements, this element is subject to change as the project moves forward.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback. NDOT’s mission is to provide, operate, and preserve a transportation system that enhances safety, quality of life and economic development through innovation, environmental stewardship and a dedicated workforce. In addition to addressing the challenges with the freeway (aging infrastructure, safety, and operations), NDOT has established goals that will directly benefit those who live and work near the freeway. These goals include: improving neighborhood mulitmodal mobility, reconnecting neighborhoods, enhancing public health and wellness, improving the human and natural environment, and supporting economic growth.

As part of this project, NDOT is proposing to build complete streets along portions of Bruce Street, Bonanza Road, Mesquite Avenue, and Cedar Avenue. These improvements will complement the City’s planned complete streets along Stewart Avenue and Bonanza Road. The goal is to create a network of pedestrian and bike friendly routes with other amenities for all road users within the downtown area.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your question. Yes, that is the new lane configuration, however the yellow striped arrows in the videos are used to illustrate traffic movements. These arrows will not be part of the finished lanes.

Thank you for your question. The number of properties that may potentially be acquired varies by alternative. Additional details can be found here. And also here.

Please note: This information is based on 10% design plans. The impacts may change as the design plans are further developed. NDOT will not be able to determine the exact property impacts until a preferred alternative is selected and approved and the design has progressed to 60%, which is projected to occur in 2026.

Thank you for your comment and question. The exact materials to be used for construction will not be determined until a future date. The estimated cost and environmental impacts for each alternative can be found here. And also here. 

Information on how NDOT proposes to offset the impact of the project can be found here. 

Thank you for your comment. The current design alternatives include adding two lanes to the freeway – one general purpose lane and one HOV lane. As with all project elements, this is subject to change as the project moves forward.

As you’ve noted, the previously proposed HOV interchange at Maryland Parkway has been removed from all alternatives, based on community input. The proposed HOV interchange at City Parkway appears in one alternative (Alternative 5).

Thank you for your feedback. We will take this into consideration for our next public meeting.

Regardless of which alternative moves forward, the surface streets over or under the freeway will be designed in a way that maintains safety for all roadway users whether they are on the surface streets or on the freeway.

In the recessed alternative (Alternative 8), drainage is more challenging. If that alternative moves forward, it will be designed in a way to maintain safety for all users.

For any “public space,” NDOT and the City of Las Vegas will collaborate with the community to create a space that can be maintained for the beneficial use of those who live in the area.

The site presents a lot of information. The order reflects NDOT’s efforts to share the details of each alternative and then share how they compare to one another.

The menu on the left hand side of the site was included to allow users to visit pages of interest to them. Potential property acquisitions is an important topic, so it has its own heading in the menu.

In Alternative 7, the traffic accessing the three ramps (to I-15 N, I-15 S, and US 95 N) includes vehicles coming from 4th St/Casino Center. Based on future vehicle counts for these movements, the proposed design efficiently moves these vehicles. It’s important to note that these vehicles will no longer have a conflict with US 95 NB traffic trying to access I-15 SB and I-15 NB.

This historic buildings impacted are primarily single family homes located north of the freeway built in the 1940s and 50s. More detail will be available in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which is tentatively scheduled for May 2024.

In Alternative 8, the proposed detention basin is located on the southwest corner of 28th/Cedar.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback. Your comment, and all comments received during our 30-day comment period, will be part of the project record.

We appreciate your concern for your community, and we have worked with the community to minimize the impact to adjacent homes while still striving to complete NDOT’s mission to provide a safe and reliable transportation system for the state of Nevada. For instance, in our 2022 alternatives, two alternatives impacted 81 and 87 households. In three of the current alternatives, the number of households impacted is closer to 50.

Since 2004, NDOT has studied this corridor and considered numerous options that were evaluated at a high level but not brought to a full 10% design. Amongst those options were alternatives of building a double deck or even triple deck freeway, striving to stay within the existing right-of-way and reduce the impact to adjacent homeowners. We even discussed this with residents during the 15 community conversations that were held in 2022/2023.  Another alternative considered was to rebuild the freeway on a bridge like it is today except designed to current design standards. However, when we discussed pursuing this alternative with the community, the majority response was to not have it on a bridge like it is today.

The No-Build option comes with its own unique set of actions that would be required by NDOT. The bridge structures that carry the freeway through downtown are nearing the end of their useful service life. Bridge maintenance costs increase dramatically in the latter years of a bridge’s service life. In 2021, NDOT committed $30M to rehabilitate this structure, which is estimated to cover the majority of maintenance needs for a 10-year period. If the bridges are not replaced in that timeframe, a more significant rehabilitation and/or partial replacement project would need to be pursued but would only be temporary before full replacement would be required. When that time occurs, NDOT will bring the bridges and the freeway system to current design standards, which will require more capacity for the Las Vegas Valley, which has grown over 1000% since these bridges were constructed.

The purpose and need for this project is to address the aging infrastructure, safety, and congestion to increase the efficiency of the movement of people, goods, and services on the freeway while revitalizing and reconnecting the community.

Thank you for your feedback. The project will improve safety by modifying these merge points.

Thank you for your feedback. The video shows conceptual level design, but there would be a traffic light to control movements into and out of the HOV lanes at City Parkway.

Thank you for your comment. As you’ve noted, the previously proposed HOV interchange at Maryland Parkway has been removed from all alternatives, based on community input. The proposed HOV interchange at City Parkway appears in one alternative (Alternative 5).

Thank you for your comment.

Thank you for your comment. Alternative 8 does include the early exit on US 95 North for access to I-15 South (the collector-distributor road), but Alternative 7 is the only option where this early exit includes access to both I-15 North and I-15 South.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. NDOT is evaluating ground water and potential impacts to the Las Vegas Creek. Based on current analysis, none of the build alternatives will impact the 100-Year Floodplain.

According to FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Map, the Dula Community Center is located in a Zone X, or Area of Minimal Flood Hazard, outside of both the 100-year floodplain (1% annual chance flood) and the 500-year floodplain (0.2% annual chance flood). Also, the Las Vegas Creek is contained within a structure designed to carry the discharge from a 100-year flood event.

For the potential relocation of the Dula Community Center, NDOT is working closely with the City of Las Vegas. If the center is acquired for the project, it will be relocated nearby for the continued use of those in the community. It’s also important to note that the new center would open before the current center is closed.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback. NDOT is looking to add sidewalks (not remove them) as part of the proposed complete streets. Currently, each alternative does include the addition of one HOV lane (plus one general purpose lane) to comply with NDOT’s Southern Nevada HOV Plan. One of the alternatives (Alternative 5) includes an HOV interchange that enters/exits from the middle of the freeway to improve safety and operations. NDOT will work with the City of Las Vegas to plant drought-tolerant shade trees as part of the project to increase the urban canopy.

Thank you for your feedback. NDOT is proposing to build complete streets along portions of Bruce Street, Bonanza Road, Mesquite Avenue, and Cedar Avenue. These improvements will complement the City’s planned complete streets along Stewart Avenue and Bonanza Road. The goal is to create a network of pedestrian and bike friendly routes with other amenities for all road users within the downtown area.

A map of the proposed complete streets can be found here.

Thank you for your feedback. The No Build alternative is required as part of the environmental review process. It means no improvements are constructed, and it is used as a benchmark against which the impacts of other alternatives can be compared.

Thank you for your feedback. Federal requirements do not require a property owner to disclose that their property may be impacted by a highway project. With that said, the real estate agent should make themselves aware of any potential impacts and disclose these impacts to any potential buyer. If the property is being sold by owner, it would be up to the owner if they want to disclose the possible impact.

Regardless, when the project acquisition notifications go out, the owner of record will receive appropriate compensation and relocation benefits as applicable.

Thank you for your comment. The Downtown Access Project is a long-term project and future phases are not yet funded. Until a property is acquired by NDOT, property maintenance remains the responsibility of the property owner.

Thank you for your comment. The Downtown Access Project will improve safety for those on the freeway and those who live near the freeway.

Thank you for your feedback. NDOT is responsible for the freeway system in Nevada, and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is responsible for public transit in the Las Vegas Valley. The RTC has planning studies and reports of various options to decrease traffic congestion in southern Nevada. There is not a current RTC study that includes light rail along the freeways, so light rail was not considered as part of this project.

It is also important to note that this project is addressing the aging infrastructure and safety, which cannot be resolved with transit service.

Thank you for your feedback. The recessed alternative (Alternative 8) is proposing soundwalls at the edge of the freeway in areas that are not capped, so the soundwalls would disturb the opportunity to see across the freeway in some locations. There is a natural 200-foot rise in topography from Eastern to I-15. Each alternative will still be dealing with that grade; however, the improved ramp movements between I-15 and US 95 will eliminate the decreased traffic speed that typically occurs.

Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you for your feedback. For the potential cap space in Alternative 8, the project team has discussed the use of cap space for affordable housing as a potential mitigation option, but unfortunately, FHWA does not currently allow buildings to be built on top of a cap.

Thank you for your feedback.

The No-Build option comes with its own unique set of actions that would be required by NDOT. The bridge structures that carry the freeway through downtown are nearing (the I-947 portion of the viaduct) or past (the G-947 portion) their useful service life. Bridge maintenance costs increase dramatically in the latter years of a bridge’s service life. In 2021, NDOT committed $30M to rehabilitate this structure, which is estimated to cover the majority of maintenance needs for a 10-year period. If the bridges are not replaced in that timeframe, a more significant rehabilitation and/or partial replacement project would need to be pursued.

The purpose and need for this project is to address the aging infrastructure, safety, and congestion to increase the efficiency of the movement of people, goods, and services on the freeway while revitalizing and reconnecting the community. Unfortunately, the No-Build Alternative does not meet the full purpose and need of the project.

Thank you for your feedback.