The Las Vegas Strip is the most exciting stretch of road that you can cruise down and see dazzling lights, skyrise fountains, and the largest casinos in the world. Plus, many different types of food, bars, and restaurants galore.
But, Las Vegas has a propensity to change ever so often. So, hold on to your seats while I take you on a tour of the famous Las Vegas Strip and point out the progress and changes coming to the greatest city on earth.
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Las Vegas Infrastructure gets a Reboot
The pipes and waterworks are in need of repair here in Las Vegas. Digging has begun and replaced old and outdated pipes have been a monumental task as crews are tearing up the Las Vegas strip and repaving with fresh asphalt. Traffic may get bottlenecked in some areas of the strip, take note as drive times can be lengthy.
The palm trees are getting relocated on The Strip
Most of the Las Vegas Strip center median is lined with palm trees. In order to make room for additional lanes, the palm trees must get pulled up and moved out. Most of which have been relocated to the South end of the strip past the Las Vegas sign.
Las Vegas Pedestrian Sidewalks get Safety Barriers
With safety in mind, the Las Vegas Strip sidewalks are getting redone and with crash barriers to prevent car accidents from reaching pedestrians on the sidewalks. This is being done on most of the busiest parts of the Las Vegas Strip. Although we still see people j-walking all the time. Be safe.
Future Pedestrian Skywalks Coming
In addition to safety in mind. There will be two new pedestrian skywalks added to the Las Vegas Strip. One near Planet Hollywood that crosses over to Bellagio or Cosmopolitan property. The other skywalk will be over by Venetian and crosses over to the Mirage property. This is subject to change but these are the current locations that have been discussed.
Las Vegas Tesla Loop
The Las Vegas Convention Center already has one. The underground loop spans from one end of the Las Vegas Convention Center to the other. It is also expanding to Resort World which is set to open this fall 2021.