LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — New street signs, more communication, and additional enforcement show a long-troubled Las Vegas bridge is moving in the right direction following seven semi-truck crashes.
The narrow on-ramp along the Harmon half-interchange above Interstate 15 was not fully designed for tractor-trailers, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation, but that has not stopped a series of semi-truck drivers from attempting— and failing—to make the turn.
“While signage prohibiting truck access is posted, some commercial vehicles continue to attempt to use the ramp, resulting in repeated barrier damage and, in some cases, trucks becoming stuck—creating safety and traffic concerns for all motorists,” Kelsey McFarland, an NDOT spokesperson, wrote in response to 8 News Now in June.
However, seven months later, the crashes continue on the Harmon bridge, according to images sent to 8 News Now. Upon review, the dark collision marks have appeared to wear the concrete wall on the bridge further, apparently from a series of crashes.
Seven crashes have been confirmed through photos sent so far, and although NDOT is familiar with the issue, they are pointing to new signage as a solution…