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Boulder Highway Initiatives
One Year In: How Reimagine Boulder Highway Is Transforming Your NeighborhoodAs we mark the one-year anniversary of the Reimagine Boulder Highway project, we’ve laid the groundwork—literally—for a safer, more walkable and future-ready Boulder Highway. These improvements may be hard to see now, but they are the vital first steps in a transformation that will benefit residents, businesses and commuters for decades to come. |
From Vision to Reality — In Just 60 Seconds
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Here’s a Look at What We’ve Achieved Since Breaking Ground
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Better Drainage for Safer Streets
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Installed over 20,000 feet of new underground storm drains to prevent flooding near Lake Mead & Sunset.
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Built 5 major storm drain connections, plus 45 manholes and 80 inlets to handle rainwater more efficiently.
Safer Intersections and Brighter Streets
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Installed new traffic signal wiring at all 17 intersections for improved safety and smoother traffic flow.
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Laid over 50,000 feet of conduit to power future lighting and signal systems.
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Added 105 new streetlights to make our streets safer and brighter at night.
Stronger Roads & Better Transit Access
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Placed a solid foundation with 22,700 cubic yards of road base for longer-lasting roads.
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Paved 66,000 square yards of new asphalt in the center median for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
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Built 7,800 square yards of red concrete bus stops to support reliable and accessible transit.
Improved Sidewalks & Accessibility
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Added 4,000 feet of new curb and gutter.
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Poured 18,000 square feet of smooth, new sidewalks for pedestrians.
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Installed 66 ADA-compliant ramps, making it easier for everyone to get around.
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As of June 28, 2025, workers have logged over 154,000 hours on this project.
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By the 1-year mark on August 19, 2025, we estimate reaching 170,000 total man hours.
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That’s thousands of hours of hard work from crews committed to improving your neighborhood.
| The work we’ve done so far is just the beginning. With the underground improvements finished and safety upgrades in place, the next phase will bring big, visible changes—smoother roads, better bus service, new landscaping and more welcoming public spaces. As we move forward, our goal is to make Boulder Highway safer, easier to get around and a place that brings the community together. |
Background
The Boulder Highway Corridor connects Downtown Las Vegas, Henderson, and Lake Mead. The area of Boulder Highway between Gibson/Broadbent Boulevard to the north and Wagonwheel Drive to the south encompass Henderson's nearly 8-mile portion of the thoroughfare.
At one time, Boulder Highway was the only road to connect the downtowns of Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City. Throughout its history, it was a heavily traveled and vibrant corridor, lined with motels, casinos, and other businesses, and has several signalized and unsignalized access points along the route. The extension of the U.S. 95 freeway in the 1980s led to a slowdown in business activity along the corridor.
Despite this change, Boulder Highway remains a critical transportation corridor and was identified as a priority for the addition of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada which has been implemented.
Adopted Boulder Highway Planning Initiatives to best position the corridor for current and future use:
- Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan (SNS) - Boulder Highway Opportunity Site - Based on extensive public outreach, goals, recommendations, and policies developed through the first federally recognized regional plan adopted in 2015, the Boulder Hwy/Gibson Rd intersection was identified as an opportunity site for a catalytic project within the corridor. The SNS Regional Plan included the Boulder Hwy Opportunity Site Implementation Strategy focused on Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and pedestrian-friendly/landscaping design elements into the node.
- Henderson Strong Comprehensive Plan - Henderson's long-term vision, goals, and recommendations/policies for physical development and growth, including climate change and housing goals. Amended in 2022 to include land use designation changes that are supportive of TOD.
- Reimagine Boulder Highway - A Multimodal Transportation Investment Study describes the overall corridor transformation that includes right-of-way relinquishment, dedicated center-running transit lanes, potential for access lanes, dual cycle tracks, linear parks, additional mid-block crossings, sidewalks, and street-lighting, led by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and finalized in 2020.
- RTC Onboard Mobility Plan - Finalized in 2020, the Plan describes investments/strategies designed to diversify regional travel opportunities and make it easier for people to get to work, which will support Boulder Highway TOD implementation through a BRT line.
- East Henderson Investment Strategy - Approved by City Council in 2020, the document identifies and guides projects serving the East Henderson Redevelopment Area and its neighborhoods (Union Village, Northwest Sunset, Pittman, Cadence, Valley View, and Boulder Highway South), all of which are within the study area of this planning priority area.
- Pittman Neighborhood Revitalization Plan - Accepted by City Council in 2017, the Plan sought to demonstrate a commitment to achieving better health outcomes for low-income residents in the historic Pittman neighborhood (adjacent to Boulder Highway).
- Henderson Development Code - Henderson's legal tool for enacting zoning and land use development. Includes provisions such as the affordable housing density bonus to support Henderson Strong's housing goals. Also amended in 2022 to include the same land use designation changes that are supportive of TOD at key locations.
Initiatives Currently Taking Shape
- Boulder Highway: Revitalize, Reuse, Renew Program - Using funds received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant in 2016 and 2022, Henderson is conducting environmental assessments and site planning work on eligible properties in the area. The goal is to position property owners to easily market their vacant or underutilized properties, or repurpose them for a higher return on investment.
- INFRA - The City of Henderson was awarded $39.9 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program. This funding will help implement the City's vision for Boulder Highway by enhancing automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian safety, lighting, and drainage throughout the corridor. The City sees this project as a key catalyst for the redevelopment of a corridor that has long been a priority for the City. To learn more, please visit the Reimagine Boulder Highway project website.