By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer
The Las Vegas Grand Prix today met a May 1 deadline to submit traffic control plans for the race course setup for the Formula 1 event in November.
The traffic congestion, closed road and lane restrictions were a major source of headaches and problems for the inaugural F1 race in 2023 when the grand prix organizers — with the permission of the Clark County commissioners — paved roads, installed fencing/barriers and built temporary viewing stands.
Clark County commissioners want the stress and traffic delays to be reduced for the second race in 2024.
Clark County staff will review the grand prix traffic materials.
After Clark County approves and issues race-related permits, the county plans to work with the Las Vegas Grand Prix and other agencies to inform the public about lane restrictions, roadwork and other impacts as F1 prepares for the race.
The temporary bridge on Florida Avenue spanning Koval Lane will be re-installed, much to the chagrine of local business owners who said the race barriers and fencing limited access to customers to reach their stores.
The 3.8-mile course includes a big section of the Strip, plus other roads. Clark County is handing over the roads to the Las Vegas Grand Prix for its 90-minute race, but is not getting compensated for allowing the race promoter to use public roads.
Liberty Media, which owns F1 and the Las Vegas Grand Prix, says its affluent fans that visit Las Vegas for the race event helps the market by spending lots of money.
PSA
PSA