When I went to work for the NV Hwy Dept in Nov 1961, the 1st project I worked on was I-15, from Sloan to South Strip Interchange. That was when this section of I-15 was originally built. Things sure have changed since then!
Just a note to update the excellent video. As of April 2018, the Spaghetti Bowl junction area on both the I-15 and the US 95 freeway (the 95 freeway intersects I-15 at the Spaghetti Bowl junction) is going through fairly major construction. Also, there is a new interstate freeway being constructed called I-11 that will travel between Las Vegas and Phoenix, Arizona. Right now US 93 highway connects the cities and I'm not sure if the new interstate will replace that or be in addition to it. Also, the 215 freeway which the video mentioned taking you to the airport is a nice alternate if you trying to go north past Las Vegas. It avoids the Spaghetti Bowl junction and taking it West from the I-15 will take you into Southwest Las Vegas, a growing part of the urban area and then curves North and runs along the base of the Spring Mountains where it goes through Summerlin (the nicest looking part of the city) and continues North to the Centennial Hills neighborhood at the Northwest corner of the metro area (like the Southwest area, rapidly growing) and then heads east back to the I-15 at the North end of the city. I recommend this route, especially on Weekdays while there is construction in the Spaghetti junction area. However, this route does bypass the Strip and Downtown so you will miss seeing those areas. Also, if you would rather take the streets, the streets in the western part of the city such as Decatur, Jones, Rainbow, Buffalo, Durango, and especially Fort Apache/Rampart are much more visually pleasing than the streets in the eastern part of the city (aside from the Strip area, of course).
Nice work! While you are in this area, I have a few suggestions: 1. Start from The Strip and drive South until it ends 40 miles later (South Of Jean). 2. Start from The Strip and drive North until it ends 33 miles later (in the middle of nowhere). I'd think that lots of people would really enjoy seeing what would happen if you started on The Strip and drove until it ended in both directions as the original Highway 91 running from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. If you want to take it one step further, 91 restarts in Mesquite, NV as Mesquite Blvd. and Hillside Drive. You can film the "old road" all the way to St. George, UT. This is an easy day trip as the return from St. George is only 120 miles back to Las Vegas. Another very scenic trip that keeps you in the Las Vegas area is the Red Rock Canyon loop. (Hint: Do this on a sunny morning for spectacular lighting). Take The Strip north to Charleston. Head west 15 miles and as you get out of town, it gets very scenic. Film the Red Rock Canyon loop, then exit and continue west/south on Blue Diamond Road all the way until you loop back into Las Vegas. Very few people know how stunning it is just outside of our town.
Ted Newkirk Thank you for those suggestions! Next time in Vegas, which I'm sure isn't too far off, I will definitely be filming around Red Rock, as well as videos on the Strip! :)
That used to be almost my exact drive to work. I got on I-15 at Blue Diamond and got off on Craig Road. If I left my apt between 7:00-7-10A.M. it would take about 20 minutes. if I left at 7:11 or later, it would take 45 minutes. I loved seeing this.
Great Video Man loved it. Honestly,you brought back memories of when I took I-15 up to MEPS LLoved 2009-2011 thanks for the video and want to see more. Next time you should go up to range Road. Also MY name is Kyle haha
Nice ride Kyle- always good to see Vegas- a place I've only been to in video games but always wanted to see! I-15 looks good! Plus I always do like seeing how different things are compared to here in Ohio! Nice ride!
No where else does a highway PERMANENTLY use those sticker makers for lanes. This usually only happenstance to newly-repaved roads, but soon painted over. Here, just wow. Great vid! Can't wait for your return to Wyoming. I'll stop beinga bother about I-180, but I would love to see Casper featured here. Or Gilette. Just do what you can!
Agreed; I've been there twice (flew by plane both trips). For that reason, I always entered via either Lyft or hired *limo* (in OR out was typically via I-215 west, since I always stayed at NewYorkNewYork).
Interstate 11 is itself mostly a rebuild of Interstate 515 in greater Las Vegas; east of Interstate 15, it will REPLACE I-515. What is left is where Interstate 11 will go both west of Interstate 15 and in Arizona (where Interstate 11 currently ends).
I don't understand why the semi in the right/slow lane didn't ease up to let the other semi get over & let the faster semis/traffic go, didn't he see what was happening
To bad this was shot at a low traffic time, like 6:00 Am on a Sunday morning. Rush hour is a real B---- during the week. Try it sometime, during rush hour pulling a RV. ITS WHITE KNUCKLE TIME.
I've been there during rush hour with my RV and its nothing like this video. Thus my comment---- I'd do 15 below just for you to slow you down even that much more. Whats it to you??
Nice song and nice video but not a good song for that type of location.. Michael Jackson was really such a star there. Perhaps Sinatra, Presley, or just some techno music would have done better.
Really nice person respected. But Vegas good to visit not to live. Over rated not enough job opportunity especially during off tourists season. A lot of bad habits that easy accessible not enough of professional work balance. I prefer larger cities like Ny or California where the ups and downs of economic are not hit hard as historically shows can happen soon. Larger cities Handel economic well. My opinion! # Vegas good to visit short time not to live not a place bigger cities have more opportunity!!!
So this is what Interstate 15 looked like before the Cazadors and Deathclaws took over...
When I went to work for the NV Hwy Dept in Nov 1961, the 1st project I worked on was I-15, from Sloan to South Strip Interchange. That was when this section of I-15 was originally built. Things sure have changed since then!
I like that you showed many of the highway signs so that they are easy to make out. Many travel videos fail to do this-
I try to but I can’t because I don’t know how to do it LOL
This video makes me feel so old. I watched that Cactus Ave. exit be built at Recess at John Bass elementary. I was in 5th grade
Just a note to update the excellent video. As of April 2018, the Spaghetti Bowl junction area on both the I-15 and the US 95 freeway (the 95 freeway intersects I-15 at the Spaghetti Bowl junction) is going through fairly major construction. Also, there is a new interstate freeway being constructed called I-11 that will travel between Las Vegas and Phoenix, Arizona. Right now US 93 highway connects the cities and I'm not sure if the new interstate will replace that or be in addition to it. Also, the 215 freeway which the video mentioned taking you to the airport is a nice alternate if you trying to go north past Las Vegas. It avoids the Spaghetti Bowl junction and taking it West from the I-15 will take you into Southwest Las Vegas, a growing part of the urban area and then curves North and runs along the base of the Spring Mountains where it goes through Summerlin (the nicest looking part of the city) and continues North to the Centennial Hills neighborhood at the Northwest corner of the metro area (like the Southwest area, rapidly growing) and then heads east back to the I-15 at the North end of the city. I recommend this route, especially on Weekdays while there is construction in the Spaghetti junction area. However, this route does bypass the Strip and Downtown so you will miss seeing those areas. Also, if you would rather take the streets, the streets in the western part of the city such as Decatur, Jones, Rainbow, Buffalo, Durango, and especially Fort Apache/Rampart are much more visually pleasing than the streets in the eastern part of the city (aside from the Strip area, of course).
Nice work! While you are in this area, I have a few suggestions:
1. Start from The Strip and drive South until it ends 40 miles later (South Of Jean).
2. Start from The Strip and drive North until it ends 33 miles later (in the middle of nowhere).
I'd think that lots of people would really enjoy seeing what would happen if you started on The Strip and drove until it ended in both directions as the original Highway 91 running from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City.
If you want to take it one step further, 91 restarts in Mesquite, NV as Mesquite Blvd. and Hillside Drive. You can film the "old road" all the way to St. George, UT.
This is an easy day trip as the return from St. George is only 120 miles back to Las Vegas.
Another very scenic trip that keeps you in the Las Vegas area is the Red Rock Canyon loop. (Hint: Do this on a sunny morning for spectacular lighting). Take The Strip north to Charleston. Head west 15 miles and as you get out of town, it gets very scenic. Film the Red Rock Canyon loop, then exit and continue west/south on Blue Diamond Road all the way until you loop back into Las Vegas. Very few people know how stunning it is just outside of our town.
Ted Newkirk Thank you for those suggestions! Next time in Vegas, which I'm sure isn't too far off, I will definitely be filming around Red Rock, as well as videos on the Strip! :)
Driving the Long 15 almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter
Keather Patterson
Wow
I didn't realize how big Las Vegas downtown is
Coming into Las Vegas on the 15 northbound is such a familiar sight to me because I drive there often from LA.
1-15 looks a lot safer without the Deathclaws running around.
The St. Rose Parkway exit once upon a time was called “Henderson - Lake Mead”.
That used to be almost my exact drive to work. I got on I-15 at Blue Diamond and got off on Craig Road. If I left my apt between 7:00-7-10A.M. it would take about 20 minutes. if I left at 7:11 or later, it would take 45 minutes. I loved seeing this.
Greg Lamatrice I jump on I-15 North from Blue Diamond and exit on Flamingo Road in order to reach my workplace at the Rio.
Very enjoyable ride with great production; well done Kyle.
Thanks Scott! :)
Hey kyle, really love the video and the music!!!
Now I-15 is still 3 lanes in each direction past Craig Rd
Great Video Man loved it. Honestly,you brought back memories of when I took I-15 up to MEPS LLoved 2009-2011 thanks for the video and want to see more. Next time you should go up to range Road. Also MY name is Kyle haha
Great ride through Las Vegas NV on interstate 15
Really appreciate the work you put into the video
SpockBorg5 Thank you very much!
Lak Mead Blvd is where most planes turn around to land at LAS BLVD some go out to Summerlin depending on traffic.
This was awesome. Interstate 15 has changed since video was filmed. Las Vegas does have a lot of traffic.
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Really nice video - anyone wanting to visit Vegas for the first time by car would find this ride very informative. Excellent job.
Thank you very much John!
I also did the SKYJUMP to from the top of the stratosphere hotel in Vegas to!
Lovely video Kyle! I love Las Vegas and Nevada, but there is so much more to NV than Vegas & Reno so thank you for uploading these videos 😊💚
My pleasure!! I really appreciate your comments!
Nice ride Kyle- always good to see Vegas- a place I've only been to in video games but always wanted to see! I-15 looks good! Plus I always do like seeing how different things are compared to here in Ohio! Nice ride!
Can we stop at In-N-Out Burger?
James Peck parents: "no we got food at home" *has upset face all the way home*
aml92 LMAO
James Peck that’s California
No there’s a Whataburger down the street. *Happiness noise*
Or Von's?
I LOVE nevada
un me 2 anni fa HAHAHA
Excellent video, as always!
Thank you!
Back in the Old Days, the “St. Rose Parkway” Exit said “Henderson, Lake Mead”.
Did they change it?
Lucrativecris
Yes they did. I don’t know when. 2011 was the very first time I saw the sign “St. Rose Parkway”.
You ever gonna do I-15 north of Las Vegas? I highly recommend the ride. Great video and music (I miss Michael Jackson music).
2:02
2:19
RIP TROPICANA LAS VEGAS
1957-2024
Wow, great video Kyle!! I have hopes of moving there someday or near there. Crazy I know.. But I like Vegas!
No where else does a highway PERMANENTLY use those sticker makers for lanes. This usually only happenstance to newly-repaved roads, but soon painted over. Here, just wow. Great vid! Can't wait for your return to Wyoming. I'll stop beinga bother about I-180, but I would love to see Casper featured here. Or Gilette. Just do what you can!
love Vegas its an amazing city
Agreed; I've been there twice (flew by plane both trips). For that reason, I always entered via either Lyft or hired *limo* (in OR out was typically via I-215 west, since I always stayed at NewYorkNewYork).
excellent video and music
Fun ride. ty
I saw interstate 11 being build while i was on highway 95 around Boulder City
Interstate 11 is itself mostly a rebuild of Interstate 515 in greater Las Vegas; east of Interstate 15, it will REPLACE I-515. What is left is where Interstate 11 will go both west of Interstate 15 and in Arizona (where Interstate 11 currently ends).
What's the speed? 110?
Love it! especially the Michael Jackson music
RED PILL - Logical Theorist Thank you!
Will there be an updated version of this same stretch?
Ray Parker Jr literally my newest video.
Nice, what type of video camera do you use? I use a Galaxy SIII.
MicroDigitalVideoWeb Sony HDR-CX580
It gets conjested around Charleston Blvd
I don't understand why the semi in the right/slow lane didn't ease up to let the other semi get over & let the faster semis/traffic go, didn't he see what was happening
Excellent video. The state of Nevada needs to badly widen the freeway near the end of the video and there is plenty of room to do it.
Awesome
It is also spelled McCarran. Up in the screen, it was spelled McCarren.
Very good video
+TheMaster FPS Thank you! :)
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Las Vegas is a decent size! Not at a large metropolitan area as Los Angeles or New York
Ah...Interstate 15...you changed a lot since last time,in fact,there are less giant flying cazadores...
Good song choice....
My favourite is here!
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To bad this was shot at a low traffic time, like 6:00 Am on a Sunday morning. Rush hour is a real B---- during the week. Try it sometime, during rush hour pulling a RV. ITS WHITE KNUCKLE TIME.
I've been there during rush hour with my RV and its nothing like this video. Thus my comment----
I'd do 15 below just for you to slow you down even that much more.
Whats it to you??
A.F. Chevalier But LA is one of the greatest fucking cities in the world. Just ask Jay-Z and Beyonce.
+mojaveman OHHHHHH BURN
+mojaveman OHHHHHH BURN
Wat is die naam van 52 b straat, dit verskyn nie op die kaart nie
omg video is 7:02 lol. was that on purpose now or coincidental?
Whats that intro song
This is the city I am at!
accross the sin city
where all fake action are there
Ahh the memories when we didn’t have noobs
i am going to go to las vages
Nice song and nice video but not a good song for that type of location..
Michael Jackson was really such a star there. Perhaps Sinatra, Presley, or just some techno music would have done better.
Not very big or much to it. But kinda cool place.
Se ve más chingon en el juego de ganstar vegas
you wanna be startin' somethin'.....nice
Really nice person respected. But Vegas good to visit not to live. Over rated not enough job opportunity especially during off tourists season. A lot of bad habits that easy accessible not enough of professional work balance. I prefer larger cities like Ny or California where the ups and downs of economic are not hit hard as historically shows can happen soon. Larger cities Handel economic well. My opinion! # Vegas good to visit short time not to live not a place bigger cities have more opportunity!!!
Hbbb
Hey, there was MJ song on this video. What happened?