Tech-Driven Innovations Lead the Charge on I-11 (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Las Vegas Valley – Transportation officials outlined three significant highway projects on Interstate 11 and U.S. Highway 95 that will launch this year to bolster safety and traffic flow across Southern Nevada.[1][2]
Tech-Driven Innovations Lead the Charge on I-11
Drivers could soon navigate a stretch of Interstate 11 equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to prevent accidents and manage congestion dynamically. The I-11 Tech Corridor project targets a five-mile section between the Spaghetti Bowl interchange and Summerlin Parkway. This $31 million effort, partly funded by a $6 million federal grant, introduces active traffic management signage for lane adjustments and variable speed limits.
Additional features include wrong-way driver detection systems with flashing beacons and intelligent traffic systems featuring road sensors, weather stations, and cameras for real-time monitoring. The Nevada Department of Transportation collaborated with the Regional Transportation Commission, Nevada State Police, and Clark County on the initiative. “Improvements will support condition management strategies in the Las Vegas Valley, which will employ and test a suite of emerging technologies,” said Sajid Sulahria, NDOT deputy director.[1] Construction begins this year, with full technology deployment slated for 2027.
Pavement Renewal Targets Critical I-11 Stretch
A companion project focuses on preserving the pavement along the same busy I-11 corridor between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Lake Mead Boulevard. Crews will perform milling and filling operations, along with grading to ensure a smoother surface. The work extends to upgrades for intelligent transportation systems and lighting fixtures…