

On Monday, the day after Christmas, traffic was backed up 12 miles on the way out of Las Vegas. On New Year’s Day, traffic was backed up for 7 miles near the California stateline on Sunday afternoon, according to RTC Southern Nevada. The holidays are known to cause traffic spikes, and delays, on the main route between Las Vegas and California. Much of the past week has seen miles-long backups on the highway. You can deactivate the 'Take traffic into account' option at any time to view travel times for smooth traffic conditions.

It warned motorists that snow tires/chains are required and to plan for delays. In addition, the RTC reported “heavy traffic” on Kyle Canyon and Lee Canyon roads leading to Mount Charleston. Heavy traffic on Interstate 11 heading south to Arizona was also reported Monday. The RTC is the transit authority, traffic management & transportation planning agency for SNV. Interstate 15 heading south out of Las Vegas was backed up as much as 19 miles from the California border, according the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. Traffic headaches continued on Monday following New Year’s Day for those heading from Las Vegas toward Los Angeles. Fire breaks out near Eastern, Harmon in Las Vegas. (Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada) This picture taken from video shows traffic backed up on Interstate 15 southbound near Primm on Friday, Dec.
