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🌉 Tropicana Avenue Bridge Reopens with Updated Diverging Diamond Interchange
Issue #076 - February 21, 2024
John Wu
21 Feb
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📆 Weekly Local Events for February 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday)
Tuesday
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday)
Foodies Mid-Week “Mix & Mingle” Swing Dance @ Noypitz Bar & Grill (Town Square): 6:30 - 10:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday)
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast, Patti's Practical Advice for Effective Biz Ops! @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Thursday
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors @ Rampart Casino: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Female Friends over Forty-five - Lunch and Rummikub @ Jason’s Deli (Boca Park): 12:30 - 3:30 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Southwest Tennis Brigade - A Chill Tennis Evening at Long Mountain Regional Park: 5:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour: 7 - 9 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday)
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 PM - 1 AM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Saturday Morning Co-Ed Soccer in the Park @ Spotted Leaf Park: 8:30 - 10:30 AM (Every Saturday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday in January and February)
Winter Kickball League (Private Group): 11 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday)
Vegas Hikers - Ike’s Peak 4.3 Mile (southwest) 2 groups: 12:30 - 3:30 PM (Every week on Saturday until March 29, 2024)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday in January and February)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Northwest LV Sunday Soulful Yoga with Alicia Cuglietta @ Oasis to Zen Transformation Spa $15: 10 - 11 AM (Every week on Sunday)
📆 PVHS Athletic Events in February 2024
Visit Here to Access the PVHS Athletic Events Monthly Schedule.
🌤 Summerlin South, Las Vegas Weather
🌉 Tropicana Avenue Bridge Reopens with Updated Diverging Diamond Interchange
The Tropicana Avenue bridge over Interstate 15 in Las Vegas is set to reopen Tuesday morning, reintroducing the diverging diamond interchange (DDI) lane system. This reopening follows a temporary removal of the DDI for a standard lane setup to accommodate Super Bowl traffic to and from the resort corridor and Allegiant Stadium. After the game, the bridge was closed for six days to dismantle the Super Bowl lane configuration and reinstate the DDI on the newly completed north half of the bridge.
The update is part of the ongoing $305 million I-15-Tropicana project aimed at improving traffic flow and safety. The project, which began in 2022, is expected to be completed in 2025. The south half of the bridge, where the initial DDI was implemented since February 2023, has been demolished as part of Dropicana 2.0. This demolition included a full weekend closure of I-15 between Flamingo and Russell roads.
With the bridge's reopening, the I-15 southbound off-ramp to Tropicana, both east and westbound, and the Tropicana eastbound and westbound on-ramp to I-15 northbound will be accessible to traffic. However, several ramps will remain closed, including the Tropicana east-and-westbound on-ramp to I-15 southbound and the I-15 northbound off-ramp to Tropicana, among others.
This phase of the project marks the start of phase 3, leading to the final phase 4 expected to begin in the fall. The project's completion will see the Tropicana stretch widened from three to four lanes in both directions between Las Vegas Boulevard and Polaris Avenue, among other significant improvements aimed at enhancing pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow.
🎰 Mark Tricano Exits Fontainebleau to Rejoin Station Casinos as Senior VP
Mark Tricano, the former president of the newly opened Fontainebleau resort on the Las Vegas Strip, has transitioned to a senior vice president of operations role at Station Casinos. Tricano's departure comes after approximately seven months of leadership at Fontainebleau, including overseeing its opening and initial weeks of operation. Station Casinos welcomes Tricano back, highlighting his extensive experience and operational expertise as a significant asset to their team.
During his tenure at Fontainebleau, valued at $3.7 billion, Tricano played a crucial role up to its launch in mid-December and the initial phase of operations. Following a leadership reshuffle, Maurice Wooden, a former executive at Wynn, took over as president of Fontainebleau in late January, leading to Tricano assuming a new, unspecified position within the company.
Fontainebleau expressed gratitude towards Tricano for his contributions to the resort's successful opening and wished him well in his future endeavors. This marks Tricano's return to Station Casinos, where he previously managed the Red Rock hotel-casino from 2012 to 2015, before his roles at Galaxy Entertainment Corp. and other notable positions in the hospitality and gaming industry.
🏒 Golden Knights Face Setback with Third Home Loss and Injury to Captain Stone
The Vegas Golden Knights experienced a third consecutive home defeat, losing 5-3 to the Nashville Predators at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. The match's outcome was overshadowed by an injury to Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, who sustained an upper-body injury and was absent for the third period, with no immediate update on his condition from Coach Bruce Cassidy.
Despite an early lead, the Knights trailed 4-1 by the end of the second period, even with Stone's participation. Nashville's lead was established early by Cody Glass and extended with two additional goals in the second period. The Golden Knights attempted a comeback with goals from William Karlsson and Michael Amadio in the third period, narrowing the gap to 4-3. However, a final empty-net goal by the Predators' Gustav Nyquist sealed the victory for Nashville.
Notably, defenseman Shea Theodore returned from an extended injury absence, contributing with an assist and showing promising performance on the ice. Despite adjustments to the team's lineup by Cassidy and a notable effort by the Knights, Nashville's early momentum and strategic gameplay led to their win, highlighting areas for improvement for the Knights.
🦹♂️ Las Vegas Judge Orders Release of FBI Informant in Biden Bribery Allegation Case
Alexander Smirnov, a 43-year-old FBI informant charged with lying about a purported bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden, was ordered released under electronic monitoring by a federal judge in Las Vegas. Smirnov faces charges of making a false statement to federal agents and was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport. Despite prosecutors' concerns about his flight risk due to alleged ties to foreign intelligence, including Russia, U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel Albregts emphasized the need for Smirnov to comply with strict release conditions, including employment seeking and restricted travel.
Prosecutors claim Smirnov falsely implicated the Bidens in receiving $5 million each from Ukrainian energy company Burisma during Joe Biden's vice presidency. They also highlighted Smirnov's substantial financial resources and contacts with Russian intelligence. However, his defense attorneys argue that he poses no flight risk, citing his long-term residence in the U.S. and lack of criminal history. The case has stirred political tensions, with the defense suggesting the charges are politically motivated, a claim scrutinized during the proceedings.
💲 Las Vegas Convention Center to Host Major Spring Job Fair Event
Southern Nevada job seekers have the opportunity to meet with over 120 employers at the upcoming Spring Job Fair, scheduled for March 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. Hosted by Clark County in collaboration with the EmployNV Business Hub, this annual event aims to facilitate on-the-spot hiring and job offers pending background checks. Commissioner Jim Gibson encourages attendees to approach the fair as they would a multi-employer interview, emphasizing that every employer present is looking to hire. Notable employers include the Rio hotel-casino, Nevada Barricade and Sign Co., Maverik, The Smith Center, Tao Group Hospitality, Fontainebleau hotel-casino, and Link Technologies. Job seekers can register in advance, upload their resumes for employer previews, and access several on-site resources such as free child care for specific ages, career coaching, and career exploration tools.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: February 16, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The entire report for all Area Commands may be viewed here.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - January 2024
*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
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