The Clark County Commission has unanimously approved road closures around Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road related to the upcoming NFL Draft. Lane closures related to the draft will start April 13 and last through May 6 to allow for event set up and tear down.
This year’s NFL Draft takes place from April 28 to April 30. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, all closed roads will be open from 1am to 6am on April 29 and April 30 so that resorts on the Strip have access to goods delivered during the draft’s off hours.
The Strip will be shut down in front of the Bellagio and on Flamingo Road between Las Vegas Boulevard and Koval Lane beginning at 10pm on April 27 and running through 9pm on April 30.
Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson said the draft will be a free and family-friendly event. He encouraged the public not to let any road closures keep them from attending.
“It’s important for the public to remember that in these areas with the draft here that essentially from the evening of the 27th when things really get cooking over there through the 30th, there will be a lot of foot traffic on these roadways,” Gibson said.
“It is really important to note that there are no expenses associated with participating in any way with the activities of the draft. So, we encourage the entire community who’s always wanted to see one of these things, one of these NFL Drafts, to come out and be a part of it."
