A part of Vegas culture.
Cones and barrels line the streets. Cars backed up for miles, inching through heavy traffic and angry drivers yelling at the air in front of themselves. Construction, everywhere, all the time. At least it is in Vegas. What’s the first thought that comes to mind? Usually will go something like this, “UGH! I’m going to be late!” Or maybe like this, “Not again!” Road work and construction has become a part of Las Vegas’s everyday lifestyle.
I’m sure that picture on top looks familiar along with these. Flickr But it’s a wonderful and annoying thing at the same time. Knowing there will be that extra lane is a bit of comfort we get when driving by that other blocked lane you would normally be in. It’s there whether you like it or not. But what can you really do about it?
Here’s what we can do! Beat the Traffic is one of many sites that help you do just that. You’re Facebooking anyway. Might as well see if your route to work is going to be blocked tomorrow. (Lesson learned from personal experience.) Here’s another site, lasvegasnevada.gov. It not only tells you where roads are blocked but for how long they will be and why! How great is that?
Yes, going through construction zones is not the most pleasant thing to do, but look at it this way. Even though it doesn’t seem like it now, it won’t last forever. The conditions of our roads will be better. I’m sure I’m the only one relieved to see less of the tire popping pot holes. Or wider roads and highways, depending where, are always nice. Especially with the ever popular I15. And the most important thing is it provides jobs.
Ever taken a detour and got lost? I have. Believe me I’m not a fan of the ever popular bright orange cones that line our streets, but instead of fighting against it make it easier on yourself. Here’s another site I thought was interesting, NDOT. If you like road trips as much as I do it might come in handy for maps and road conditions.