November brings downtown Las Vegas traffic changes

Downtown Las Vegas streets will see rolling vehicle closures throughout November for community events, with disruptions scheduled from Nov. 7 to Nov. 28.

The first scheduled closure occurs on Saturday, Nov. 7, when Third Street shuts to traffic from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Vintage and Vinyl market. The city’s annual Veterans Day parade follows on Wednesday, Nov. 11, requiring closures of Fourth Street, Third Street, and connecting cross streets from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the grand opening of Mothership Coffee’s Arts District location will close First Street at Coolidge Avenue from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Neon City Festival brings the most extensive closures, running from Nov. 20 through Nov. 22. Streets surrounding the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center will shut down beginning Nov. 19 and remain closed through Nov. 23. Corridors around the Fremont Street Experience will close nightly from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. during the festival dates. The monthly schedule concludes on Saturday, Nov. 28, with a closure of an alleyway between Sixth and Seventh streets from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Sapphic Market.

Drivers are advised to plan routes in advance and allow extra travel time through the downtown corridor. Posted detour signage will guide vehicles around the affected areas during these event windows.