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Strip Lane Closures to Begin for Grand Prix Work

Overnight lane reductions and pedestrian bridge closures will affect Las Vegas Strip travel from November 9 to 15 ahead of Formula 1 race week.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Motorsports

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Overnight lane closures on Las Vegas Boulevard and two pedestrian bridges will disrupt Strip travel from November 9 through 15 as Formula 1 race preparations begin. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Preparation work for the Las Vegas Strip Circuit will bring overnight lane reductions on Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard starting November 9, 2026. Two pedestrian bridges will close from midnight to 9 a.m. from November 11 through November 13.

Why it matters

The closures are tied to preparing the Strip Circuit for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and drivers and pedestrians in the area should expect delays during gantry installation. Route 119 stops on Koval Lane remain closed around the clock through December 18.

Sands Avenue lanes will be reduced from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through November 13, with one lane open each direction. Gantry installation will require two-lane closures lasting about 30 minutes each from November 10 through November 12.

The players

Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Formula 1 race held on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, whose preparation work is driving these closures.

The details

Lane reductions on Las Vegas Boulevard between Spring Mountain Road and Harmon Avenue run from November 9 through November 13. The Bellagio to Horseshoe and Harmon Shops to Harmon SE Corner pedestrian bridges will fully close from midnight to 9 a.m. on November 11 through November 13, and Koval Lane closes entirely from Rochelle Avenue to Harmon Avenue beginning November 14 through race weekend.

Timeline

  1. November 9, 2026: Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard overnight lane reductions begin.

  2. November 10 through 12, 2026: Gantry installation two-lane closures of about 30 minutes.

  3. November 11 through 13, 2026: Two pedestrian bridges closed midnight to 9 a.m.

  4. November 14, 2026: 24-hour Koval Lane closure begins at 12:01 a.m.

  5. November 17 through 25, 2026: Race Week special transit routing and schedules operate.

Season Trajectory

The closures are part of the build-out for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which runs its race on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Preparation extends across multiple weeks before race week, with Race Week transit operating from November 17 through November 25.

Drivers on Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard should plan for narrower overnight routes from November 9 through 13. Pedestrians heading between the Bellagio and Horseshoe should use alternate crossings from midnight to 9 a.m. on November 11 through 13.

The takeaway

Build extra travel time around the Strip for the next two weeks, especially overnight and during early morning hours. Check the official transportation page before heading out to confirm current lane and bridge status.

What happens next

Race Week special transit routing and schedules operate from November 17 through November 25, 2026, and Route 119 stops remain closed through December 18, 2026.

Further reading

For more on the upcoming race, see Motorsports coverage across the site.

More information

Check the latest closure notices on the Official F1 Las Vegas transportation updates page.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.

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