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A parking lot on Las Vegas Boulevard

Locals know to avoid the Strip at all costs, especially on evenings and weekends. It’s usually like being stuck in traffic, going nowhere fast. Some have referred to it as a parking lot.

Clark County Commissioners Tuesday approved a plan to create a parking lot on the Strip. But this parking lot is supposed to increase safety for tourists who just can’t stay away from the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

Have you ever driven by to see several cars parked in the middle of LVB and many pedestrians disobeying traffic laws to get a snapshot of the Las Vegas icon?

The half-million dollar project will create a dozen parking spots, two handicapped spots and room for a tour bus or limo.

Also planned for the sign’s locale are 25 canary palm trees removed from the median up the Strip, soon to be relocated just north of the sign, creating a fitting backdrop for the welcome sign originally designed by Betty Willis in 1959.

Posted June 20, 2007 2:20 PM by Pete Codella, APR | | Email This

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Can anyone tell me when this new parking lot will be complete ?

Posted by: Jared | September 25, 2007 10:27 PM

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