Donald Trump’s campaign stop in Las Vegas will have an impact on air and road traffic | Traffic

Donald Trump’s campaign appearance in Las Vegas will cause disruptions to road and air traffic in Southern Nevada this week.

A temporary VIP travel restriction introduced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday, which applies to air travel by high-profile figures such as presidents and presidential candidates, begins at 2:30 p.m. Thursday and lasts until 6 p.m. Friday. If Trump’s plane lands and departs from Las Vegas during that time period, travelers should expect layovers at Harry Reid International Airport and possible flight delays.

Neither the Metropolitan Police Department, Trump’s campaign representatives nor officials at Reid Airport responded to inquiries from the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Wednesday about possible impacts on road and air traffic related to the former president’s visit.

The timing of the flight restrictions’ effect suggests Trump could arrive at Harry Reid International Airport as early as Thursday afternoon, meaning the former president could stay overnight in Las Vegas. On several previous visits to Southern Nevada, including during his presidency, Trump has stayed at his namesake hotel, the Trump International, on Fashion Show Drive near the Las Vegas Strip, next to the Fashion Show Mall.

Based on previous visits, the following roads could be affected if Trump does indeed stay overnight Thursday: the Airport Connector Tunnel, the 215 Beltway, Interstate 15, Las Vegas Boulevard, Tropicana Avenue and Spring Mountain Road.

Trump is scheduled to appear at Il Toro E La Cabra at noon Friday to talk about his campaign promise not to tax tips. The restaurant is located on Decatur Boulevard, near Sunset Road, just off the 215 Beltway. Due to its location, possible traffic delays on Trump’s route to the restaurant include: Las Vegas Boulevard, I-15; Spring Mountain, the 215, Decatur and Sunset.

It’s likely that Trump will leave Las Vegas fairly soon after the event, as he has another campaign stop planned in Glendale, Arizona, beginning at 4 p.m.

As Trump’s motorcade makes its way to Reid Airport, road disruptions may include 215, Decatur, and the airport connecting tunnel.

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