Construction Starts on New Charleston Storm Drain Phase

A four-week construction phase on Charleston Boulevard brings new lane restrictions and a road closure.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Construction

Construction Starts on New Charleston Storm Drain Phase

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Work crews have launched a new phase of the Charleston Boulevard storm drain project, requiring lane restrictions and a closure at Commerce Street. The initiative, running from Maryland Parkway to Commerce Street, is slated to continue through late 2027.

Why it matters

This infrastructure upgrade is necessary to install essential storm drain systems across the area. The current closure is required to facilitate paving work and prepare for the eventual reopening of Commerce Street.

The new project phase lasts four weeks with daily work scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charleston Boulevard will maintain one lane in each direction throughout the duration of the work.

The details

Crews are performing paving and infrastructure installations at the intersection of Commerce Street and Charleston Boulevard. Commerce Street is currently closed on the south side of Charleston but remains a two-way street between California Avenue and Charleston.

Construction work takes place daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The new construction phase began on Oct. 22, 2026.
Commerce Street is scheduled to reopen on Nov. 20, 2026.
The full project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

Market Landscape

This project follows the standards set by the Las Vegas comprehensive storm drain infrastructure plan to mitigate urban flooding. The construction reflects a broader trend of local investment into aging subterranean utilities to support long-term municipal growth.

Commuters should anticipate localized traffic delays while Charleston Boulevard is restricted to one lane in each direction. Local businesses near the Commerce Street closure should plan for altered access routes until the scheduled reopening in November.

The takeaway

Drivers navigating the area should allow extra time for potential congestion during peak work hours between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Residents should monitor local traffic alerts for changes to road access as paving operations proceed toward the November deadline.