Strip Lane Cuts and Closures Start November 9
Expect overnight lane reductions on Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, plus a full Koval Lane closure from November 14.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Motorsports
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If you drive or walk the Strip this week, expect overnight lane cuts on Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard starting November 9, 2026, as crews prep the Las Vegas Strip Circuit for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Two pedestrian bridges will close from midnight to 9 a.m. November 11 through 13.
Why it matters
The work is preparation for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and the reductions fall in the resort corridor where traffic and foot flow are already heavy. Residents heading through the area during overnight hours should plan around the closures before race week begins.
The schedule is a published plan of closures rather than measured impact, with Sands Avenue overnight reductions running 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and a full 24-hour Koval Lane closure starting November 14. Seven Route 119 stops between Rochelle Avenue and Westchester Drive are closed 24/7 through December 18, and how much traffic delay these produce has not been measured.
The players
Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
The race whose preparation is driving the Strip Circuit closures and the Race Week transit changes.
The Deuce
Las Vegas transit route that will run on special Race Week routing and schedules from November 17 through 25.
The details
Sands Avenue will have one lane open in each direction from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday, through November 13, and Las Vegas Boulevard will see overnight reductions from Spring Mountain Road to Harmon Avenue from November 9 through 13. Gantry installation will bring periodic two-lane closures of about 30 minutes at a time from November 10 through 12, and the Bellagio to Horseshoe and Harmon Shops pedestrian bridges will close from midnight to 9 a.m. on November 11 through 13. Koval Lane closes fully for 24 hours from Rochelle Avenue to Harmon Avenue beginning November 14 and running through race weekend.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard overnight lane reductions begin.
November 10 to 12, 2026: Gantry installation two-lane closures of about 30 minutes.
November 11 to 13, 2026: Two pedestrian bridges closed midnight to 9 a.m.
November 14, 2026: Koval Lane 24-hour closure begins at 12:01 a.m.
November 17 to 25, 2026: Race Week special transit routing and schedules.
Beyond the Strip
The Strip Circuit preparation follows the same overnight-closure pattern used for earlier Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix build-outs. The Koval Lane closure beginning November 14 extends that work into the corridor south of the resort core.
If you live near Sands Avenue or Koval Lane, plan overnight trips and morning commutes around the reduced lanes and the 24-hour Koval closure beginning November 14. Route 119 riders on the affected Koval stops will need an alternative stop through December 18.
The takeaway
Overnight work on Sands Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard starts November 9, and the Koval Lane full closure begins November 14. Check the official transportation updates page before you head out during race week.
What happens next
Race Week transit routing and schedules for the Deuce and Routes 119, 202, and 203 take effect November 17 and run through November 25, and Koval Lane stays closed through race weekend.
Further reading
For more on the race itself, see the Motorsports coverage across the valley.
More information
Check the Official F1 Las Vegas transportation updates page for changes as the closures approach.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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