Las Vegas Grand Prix Teardown: Traffic Update and What to Expect
The aftermath of the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix means a major, phased restoration of traffic flow around the Strip. While setup took weeks, teardown is expected to move faster, with Las Vegas Boulevard set to return to 95 percent capacity by Thanksgiving. Here’s a breakdown of road impacts and timelines as crews dismantle the F1 circuit:
Las Vegas Boulevard
- Through midnight Wednesday: Only one southbound lane open as barriers are removed.
- Dec. 1-5: Track lighting removal nightly, midnight to 9 a.m. Southbound reduced to one lane; three northbound lanes remain open.
- Southbound lanes and the sidewalk in front of Bellagio are closed for Fountain Club teardown through Dec. 26. After that, one lane and the sidewalk remain closed Dec. 27-30.
- Materials blocking pedestrian bridge views will be gone by Monday.
Koval Lane
- Dec. 8-12: Track barrier removal, overnight (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.), one lane open each direction.
- Dec. 15-19: Track lighting removal, overnight (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.), one lane open each direction.
Harmon Avenue
- Dec. 1-5: Barrier removal, traffic restrictions at Koval and Harmon.
- Nov. 30-Dec. 12: Temporary bridge dismantling, Harmon closed overnight (9 p.m. to 8 a.m.).
- Dec. 8-12: Track lighting removal, overnight (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.), one lane open each direction.
Sands Avenue
- All barriers and lighting to be removed by Thanksgiving; work started Sunday.
Flamingo Road Bridge
- Temporary bridge over Koval removed Dec. 14-19; full intersection closure for six days.
Key Takeaways
- Expect overnight lane closures and detours, especially around the Bellagio, Koval, Harmon, and Flamingo.
- Most major restrictions are scheduled to be lifted before Christmas, with final cleanup on some sidewalks and lanes into late December.
- Teardown is significantly faster than the build, but drivers should plan for delays and reduced speed limits through the holiday season.
Stay up to date with official traffic advisories for the latest changes.