Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) officials said groundbreaking for the $155 million final phase of the Centennial Bowl interchange would yield the remaining three ramps needed to finish the interchange.
The final phase would address the area in which U.S. Highway 95 meets the 215 Beltway in northwest Las Vegas. Las Vegas Paving Corp. will serve as the general contractor.
“This interchange will enhance traffic, mobility, and motorist safety while establishing a new gateway for the Centennial area,” NDOT Director Kristina Swallow said. “Currently, over 107,500 vehicles daily travel the ramps and freeways at U.S. 95 and the 215 Beltway and it’s only expected to grow in the future.”
The work scope includes adding new direct freeway-to-freeway connections for higher travel speeds for greater efficiency and safety forgoing stop-and-go surface street navigation.
New direct freeway connections include southbound U.S. Highway 95 to the westbound 215 Beltway, the westbound 215 Beltway to northbound U.S. Highway 95, and the eastbound 215 Beltway to northbound U.S. Highway 95.
Additionally, officials noted a multi-use recreational trail would be added along the northside of the 215 Beltway from Grand Montecito Parkway to Tenaya Way, along with several miles of new bike lanes and sidewalks.
“This project helps create a reliable transportation network enhancing cultural and economic opportunities in the northwest Las Vegas valley,” Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, who chairs the state transportation board, said. “It also improves accessibility, mobility, and safety for residents and businesses.”