Next Phase of Construction Will Focus on Surface-Level Enhancements Aimed at Making Boulder Highway Safer and More Accessible

HENDERSON, Nev. (Aug. 18, 2025) — The Reimagine Boulder Highway project marks its first year of construction with significant progress on critical infrastructure upgrades designed to improve safety, accessibility and future transit options.

Since breaking ground in 2024, crews have completed extensive underground and roadway work, including:

Flood protection: Installed over 20,000 feet of storm drains and five major connections near Lake Mead and Sunset to reduce flood risk.

Traffic and lighting upgrades: Upgraded wiring at all 17 intersections and installed 105 new streetlights, improving visibility and traffic flow. Laid over 50,000 feet of conduit to power future lighting and signal systems.

Road and transit enhancements: Laid 66,000 square yards of asphalt for future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service and built nearly 8,000 square yards of red concrete bus stops.

Pedestrian improvements: Constructed 18,000 square feet of new sidewalks, 66 ADA-accessible ramps and 4,000 feet of curb and gutter.

Utility relocation: Moved key water, electric, gas and internet lines to prevent future service disruptions.

“The amount of work that has been completed in only a year sets the stage for more visible improvements ahead,” Henderson City Manager/CEO Stephanie Garcia-Vause. “When completed, Boulder Highway will better serve our community, including those who use and live around the corridor.”

The next phase of construction will focus on surface-level enhancements that continue transforming Boulder Highway into a safer, more walkable and connected corridor for residents, commuters and businesses.