Existed: 1976 – present East end: SR 612 in Las Vegas Constructed 1976 | West end: SR 595 in Las Vegas Length 16.13 km Major cities Las Vegas | |
State Route 589 (SR 589) comprises a large portion of Sahara Avenue, a major east–west section line road in the Las Vegas Valley. The road is named after the now-defunct Sahara Hotel and Casino which is located on Las Vegas Boulevard where it intersects with Sahara Avenue. The Sahara closed in 2011.
Contents
- Map of NV 589 Las Vegas NV USA
- Schiller sahara avenue
- Route description
- History
- Major intersections
- Attractions
- Public transport
- References
Map of NV-589, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Schiller sahara avenue
Route description
Sahara Avenue begins in the western valley at Red Rock Ranch Road as the continuation of Desert Foothills Drive west of the Las Vegas Beltway. SR 589 begins in the western Las Vegas Valley at its intersection with Rainbow Boulevard (SR 595). From there, the route continues due east to cross Interstate 15 and Las Vegas Boulevard. SR 589 proceeds further east to cross Fremont Street/Boulder Highway (SR 582), entering the unincorporated town of Sunrise Manor, passing under the bridge of I-515/US 93/US 95 and terminating at Nellis Boulevard (SR 612).
Through much of the Las Vegas area, Sahara Avenue comprises the southern boundary of the City of Las Vegas. At the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard, SR 589 marks what is typically considered the northern boundary of the Las Vegas Strip.
Sahara Avenue ends at the Hollywood Regional Park, just east of S Hollywood Boulevard.
Some notable attractions along the highway include the Palace Station Hotel and Casino.
History
The road was originally called San Francisco Avenue, and served as the southern city limit for Las Vegas.
In the 1960s, city planners envisioned construction of an expressway along Sahara to Rainbow Boulevard.
Major intersections
The entire route is in Clark County.
Attractions
Public transport
Current RTC Route Sahara Avenue Express (SX) operates on this road.