Nevada State Route 582
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State Route 582 is a major 16.777 miles (27 km) highway in the Las Vegas
valley. It connects Downtown Las Vegas
with Henderson
and (indirectly) Boulder City
to the southeast. The highway is primarily known as Boulder Highway, but is named Fremont Street
within the Las Vegas city limits. The highway is the former route of U.S. Route 95 and U.S. Route 93 before they were moved to a freeway alignment.
The portion of SR 582 between Tropicana Avenue
(SR 593) and the I-515/US 93/US 95 freeway is sometimes referred to as the "Boulder Strip", playing off the more-famous Las Vegas Strip
to the west. This section of Boulder Highway features a landscaped median and is adjacent to several local casinos, including Boulder Station Hotel and Casino and Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
.
North of the Boulder Strip area, SR 582 changes names from Boulder Highway to Fremont Street as it crosses the Las Vegas city limits at Sahara Avenue (SR 589). Just south of Charleston Boulevard (SR 159), Fremont Street transitions from divided highway to a multi-lane arterial. After the "Five-Points" intersection (with Charleston Boulevard and Eastern Avenue
), the highway curves slightly more westward as it heads into downtown Las Vegas. SR 582 reaches its northern terminus at Eighth Street just east of downtown; the Fremont Street roadway itself extends a few blocks further to terminate at the intersection with Las Vegas Boulevard
.
worked to extend the US 95/Oran K. Gragson Expressway southeast from downtown to Henderson. As portions of the freeway opened, the US 93 and US 95 designations were gradually relocated from Fremont Street and Boulder Highway, relegating the highway to state route status. In 1994, the freeway was completed to the Wagonwheel interchange and US 93 and US 95 had been completely removed from SR 582.
In downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street originally extended further west to terminate at Main Street (former US 91, later SR 601). By September 1994, Fremont Street west of Las Vegas Boulevard was permanently closed to vehicular traffic to construct the Fremont Street Experience
, an outdoor pedestrian mall and light show attraction. This section of SR 582 ceased to be maintained by Nevada DOT around this time.
In 2007, the city of Las Vegas completed the Fremont East district, a reconstruction of Fremont Street between Las Vegas Boulevard and Eighth Street designed to "stir memories of old Las Vegas" and promote active nightlife. Completion of this project pushed the northern terminus of SR 582 to Eighth Street.
. Mileposts of SR 582 use the original US 93 mileposts, which still exists along most of the highway.
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Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
valley. It connects Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas is the central business district of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the original gambling district of Las Vegas, prior to the Strip, and the area still incorporates downtown gaming.-Tourism:...
with Henderson
Henderson, Nevada
-Demographics:According to the 2000 census, there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,200.8 people per square mile . There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile...
and (indirectly) Boulder City
Boulder City, Nevada
Boulder City is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is approximately from the City of Las Vegas. As of the 2010 census the population of Boulder City was 15,023.Boulder City is one of only two cities in Nevada that prohibit gambling....
to the southeast. The highway is primarily known as Boulder Highway, but is named Fremont Street
Fremont Street
Fremont Street is a street in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is the second most famous street in the Las Vegas metropolitan area after the Las Vegas Strip...
within the Las Vegas city limits. The highway is the former route of U.S. Route 95 and U.S. Route 93 before they were moved to a freeway alignment.
Route description
Present-day State Route 582 officially begins at Interstate 515/U.S. Route 93/U.S. Route 95 interchange at Wagonwheel Drive in Henderson, although the highway itself actually starts at the intersection of Boulder Highway and Wagonwheel Drive just east of the interchange. From its southern terminus, SR 582 quickly transitions to an urban divided highway lined with businesses as it heads northwest through Henderson.The portion of SR 582 between Tropicana Avenue
Tropicana Avenue
Tropicana Avenue is a major east–west section line arterial in the Las Vegas area. The road is named after the Tropicana Resort & Casino which is located on the Las Vegas Boulevard where it intersects with Tropicana Avenue. Part of it is signed as Nevada State Route 593.-Route description:SR...
(SR 593) and the I-515/US 93/US 95 freeway is sometimes referred to as the "Boulder Strip", playing off the more-famous Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada; adjacent to, but outside the city limits of Las Vegas proper. The Strip lies within the unincorporated townships of Paradise and Winchester...
to the west. This section of Boulder Highway features a landscaped median and is adjacent to several local casinos, including Boulder Station Hotel and Casino and Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall is a hotel and casino located in Sunrise Manor, Nevada on the Boulder Strip. It is one of the casinos owned and operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation...
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North of the Boulder Strip area, SR 582 changes names from Boulder Highway to Fremont Street as it crosses the Las Vegas city limits at Sahara Avenue (SR 589). Just south of Charleston Boulevard (SR 159), Fremont Street transitions from divided highway to a multi-lane arterial. After the "Five-Points" intersection (with Charleston Boulevard and Eastern Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Eastern Avenue is the name of many streets around the world, including:* Eastern Avenue * Eastern Avenue *Eastern Avenue * Eastern Avenue, London* Eastern Avenue, Cardiff part of the A48 road* Eastern Avenue...
), the highway curves slightly more westward as it heads into downtown Las Vegas. SR 582 reaches its northern terminus at Eighth Street just east of downtown; the Fremont Street roadway itself extends a few blocks further to terminate at the intersection with Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas Boulevard
State Route 604 is the route number designation for parts of Las Vegas Boulevard, a major north–south road in the Las Vegas metropolitan area of Nevada in the United States best known for the Las Vegas Strip and its casinos. Formerly carrying U.S...
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History
Originally, Boulder Highway carried U.S. Routes 93 and 95 from near Boulder City through Henderson and into downtown Las Vegas. During the 1980s, Nevada DOTNevada Department of Transportation
The Nevada Department of Transportation is a government agency in the U.S. state of Nevada. NDOT is responsible for maintaining and improving Nevada's highway system, which includes U.S. highways and Interstate highways within the state's boundaries. The department is notable for its...
worked to extend the US 95/Oran K. Gragson Expressway southeast from downtown to Henderson. As portions of the freeway opened, the US 93 and US 95 designations were gradually relocated from Fremont Street and Boulder Highway, relegating the highway to state route status. In 1994, the freeway was completed to the Wagonwheel interchange and US 93 and US 95 had been completely removed from SR 582.
In downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street originally extended further west to terminate at Main Street (former US 91, later SR 601). By September 1994, Fremont Street west of Las Vegas Boulevard was permanently closed to vehicular traffic to construct the Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience
The Fremont Street Experience is a pedestrian mall and attraction in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The FSE occupies the westernmost 5 blocks of Fremont Street, including the area known for years as "Glitter Gulch," and portions of some other adjacent streets.The attraction is a barrel vault canopy,...
, an outdoor pedestrian mall and light show attraction. This section of SR 582 ceased to be maintained by Nevada DOT around this time.
In 2007, the city of Las Vegas completed the Fremont East district, a reconstruction of Fremont Street between Las Vegas Boulevard and Eighth Street designed to "stir memories of old Las Vegas" and promote active nightlife. Completion of this project pushed the northern terminus of SR 582 to Eighth Street.
Public transport
RTC Transit Route 107 functions on this road. However, the Boulder Highway Corridor Project is scheduled to open in 2011. The Boulder Highway Express will feature fast transit service on sleek rail-like vehicles in dedicated transit lanes along portions of Boulder Highway. Passengers will board at level platforms along Boulder Highway, with fast service connecting downtown Las Vegas and Henderson.Major intersections
The entire route lies within Clark CountyClark County, Nevada
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,693 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.6% White , 9.1% Black, 5.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian and 12.8% of other or mixed race. 22.0% were Hispanic of any race...
. Mileposts of SR 582 use the original US 93 mileposts, which still exists along most of the highway.
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Henderson, Nevada
-Demographics:According to the 2000 census, there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,200.8 people per square mile . There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile...
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
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See also
- Interstate 515 (Nevada)
- Fremont StreetFremont StreetFremont Street is a street in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is the second most famous street in the Las Vegas metropolitan area after the Las Vegas Strip...
- Fremont Street ExperienceFremont Street ExperienceThe Fremont Street Experience is a pedestrian mall and attraction in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The FSE occupies the westernmost 5 blocks of Fremont Street, including the area known for years as "Glitter Gulch," and portions of some other adjacent streets.The attraction is a barrel vault canopy,...