New Bridge Coming On 215 Beltway In West Las Vegas

Commuters traveling northbound on the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas have noticed construction has started just south of the Flamingo exit. What they're seeing is a new project by the Clark County Department of Public Works (CCPW). The construction, which started in June of this year, is the first part of a bridge being built over the Beltway on Peace Way.

The project involves a bridge that expands over the 215 on Peace Way. It will connect from Chessie Court on the east side of the 215 to Fort Apache on the west side. Fort Apache currently is a dead end when traveling eastbound on Peace Way, and Chessie Court is currently a corner-turn road in a residential area.

Besides the construction of the bridge over the 215 Beltway, the project has been funded for rehabilitation of the surrounding areas, according to a press release. That construction will stretch on Peace Way from Hualapai Way all the way to Cimmaron Road. The project is expected to take 365 days, giving it a projected completion of summer 2025.

The improvements scheduled for the road rehabilitation portion of the project include updating pavement. As well as updating current and implementing new curb and gutter, median, sidewalk, traffic signals, pavement markings, signing, street lighting, bridge lighting for under the 215 Beltway, bridge underdeck lighting, fencing, construction traffic control and other related items of work.

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There will also be a stoplight built at Hualapai and Peace Way, which is presently just a 3-way stop with a stop sign for westbound traffic only. This addition will require those traveling north and south to get used to a new stop in that intersection, which currently has no disruption in traffic flow.

During the project, drivers will see the traditional lane restrictions or closures, depending on the stage of construction. And pedestrians will see limited usage for the sidewalks during the construction. Residents and commuters of the construction zones can expect work to be going on Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are advised to plan accordingly.

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The "Electric Blue Bomb." That was what I named my first car.

The Electric Blue Bomb. It was a used 1972 electric blue Mustang 2 Hatchback, with manual transmission. No AC, but it did have an 8-track player. I had to keep a matchbook in it for it to work, of course, but it was great. Very high tech!

I taught dozens of people how to drive a "stick" in my Electric Blue Bomb. To this day those old high school pals remind of this whenever we get together. It's a fun memory that I will truly cherish forever. And yes - I can still drive a manual transmission, and still teach anyone.

I would also pile people in the hatchback to go to lunch, the drive-in - a party at Julie's house - wherever we needed to be.

Does your car not have a name? Why? It's apparently a sign of love.  A poll literally found that people who love their car are more likely to name it

49% of people who have a car they love have given it a name.  That's compared to 20% of people who just kind of "like" their car, and 14% who really don't like their car.

The poll found the #1 thing we consider when naming our car is its "personality." Make and model is next, followed by how it performs.

1.  Personality: What is the feel of your car, and the essence of that ride.

2.  Make and model: Someone named their Kia Forte "Will"- after Will Forte.

3.  How it performs. Is it fast? Perhaps Zippy," or "Bolt," or "Jet."

Need some ideas on what to name your car? Men and women have different favorites, but there's definitely a name for every car- just like kids.

Here are some of the most popular, and fun car names for 2024. Although, all of them could probably also work for baby names.

If you have a black, or charcoal car, this seems to be a popular name.  

Yes, the complete opposite of "Shadow." I have a white car. I love "Snowball," but I went with "Betty White."

Do you have a red car? "Ruby" is a perfect name. I had a friend back in college who named her red car "rhubarb." Cute and catchy for a little red VW bug.

Still driving that old, reliable station wagon from back in the day? Or maybe that Land Cruiser is still getting you around town. "Betsy" is a great name for that old, reliable vehicle. Rusty and Trusty also work.

Is your car filled with high tech? Self-driving? Self-parking? Then "Gizmo" might be the name for your car. Although I think I would go with "Jetson" or "Rosie." Cartoon kids get it.

"TANK!" The name pretty much says it all. Durable, indestructible, and can withstand a whole lot.

Just a fun name. And if your car is a fun car, you have to go with a fun name.

This one might be taken wrong. however, it's another fun name for a fun car.

Do you have a gas guzzler - or an SUV? Then this might be the car name for you! If so, I'm sorry...

The Roman goddess of dawn. A beautiful name for a car that’s a joy to get into, and drive, each and everyday! Or - just "Joy."

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