Need a ride this New Year’s Eve? The RTC has you covered. We want to do our part for the community by providing a safe and convenient transportation option this holiday season. We are once again offering free rides on all 39 routes from 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day, and several additional routes will run on a 24-hour schedule or with extended hours.
As is the case every year, commuters can expect heavy traffic delays and are advised to plan for extensive transit detours on New Year’s Eve due to celebrations on the Las Vegas Strip. For those utilizing transit to travel to holiday festivities, we encourage riders to plan their trips ahead of time using the free rideRTC app to access real-time information on bus locations and delays. For complete detour and route details, visit www.rtcsnv.com/newyears.
Be mindful, the Nevada Department of Transportation will also close the following freeway ramps and streets beginning 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, until the Strip reopens to vehicular traffic.
- I-15 north ramp to Tropicana , south of Russell Road
- I-15 north collector distributor road to Tropicana and Frank Sinatra Drive
- I-15 south ramp to westbound and eastbound Tropicana
- I-15 north ramp to eastbound and westbound Flamingo Road
- I-15 south ramp to eastbound and westbound Flamingo Road
- Tropicana east at Dean Martin Drive
- Flamingo Road east at Valley View
- Hotel Rio Drive west at Dean Martin Drive
For those who may be driving in and out of Southern Nevada for the holiday, we encourage drivers to prepare for longer commutes, particularly during peak travel times on I-15 southbound at the Nevada – California state line following the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
- 9 m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 26
- 10 m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27
- 10 m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 2
- 10 m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3
As you plan to ring in the New Year, Las Vegas Metro Police reminds the community that strollers, backpacks, glass bottles, and bags larger than a standard grocery bag are not allowed on the Las Vegas Strip.
Have a safe and happy New Year!
