Construction along Boulder Highway in Henderson is expected to bring new crosswalks, traffic lights, street lights, bus lanes and bike lanes — but some residents say getting around safely during the work has become a challenge, especially for seniors and people with disabilities.
The city’s “Reimagine Boulder Highway” project is set to be completed in August 2027. Nathan Enos, a quality control manager for the City of Henderson, asked the public for patience as the work continues, saying, “Bear with us during this construction. We are doing it as fast as we can.”
Some Henderson residents, however, said the current conditions make crossing Boulder Highway difficult. Les Pierres Streater, a Henderson resident, said, “I have to be a daredevil to try to go across the street in order to go from one part to the other part right there on Boulder Highway because they do not have anything set up for the handicapped to cross safely.”
Another resident, Paul Ranstrom, said concerns about accessibility have not been addressed. Asked whether those concerns have been met now that the project is being built, Ranstrom responded, “No.”…