Nevada State Route 596
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State Route 596 is a 7.158 miles (11.5 km) section line arterial
that runs north and south through the Las Vegas
area.
(formerly State Route 593) and runs north along Jones Boulevard for 7.158 miles (11.5 km) to its terminus at Smoke Ranch Road.
Jones Boulevard begins at the intersection of West Erie Ave as the continuation of Star Hills Avenue. It continue north from there towards Blue Diamond Road where the road ends, resuming on the north side of Blue Diamond. From there it continues north to Rancho Drive where the road ends with the roadway continuing eastbound as Alexander Road. Jones Boulevard resumes off of Rancho and continues north ending north of its intersection with Jailsco road.
city limits at Sahara Avenue (State Route 589
). The northern section resumed at Charleston Boulevard (State Route 159
) and continued 3.026 miles (4.9 km) north to its terminus at Smoke Ranch Road. As of 2008, the discontinuous section was reincorporated into the route mileage.
In 1996, this route was defined to extend from SR 593 north to State Route 599
(Rancho Drive). By 2001, SR 596 was decommissioned between Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard. As of 2006, the southern portion of this route is pending transfer of control from the Nevada Department of Transportation to Clark County
.
Section line road
In many jurisdictions, roads were run along every section line, giving access to previously remote areas and serving in many instances as firebreaks. A road or arterial in which the centerline is laid out along a section line boundary is often referred to as a section line road or section line...
that runs north and south through the Las Vegas
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...
area.
Route description
State Route 596 begins at Tropicana AvenueTropicana 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...
(formerly State Route 593) and runs north along Jones Boulevard for 7.158 miles (11.5 km) to its terminus at Smoke Ranch Road.
Jones Boulevard begins at the intersection of West Erie Ave as the continuation of Star Hills Avenue. It continue north from there towards Blue Diamond Road where the road ends, resuming on the north side of Blue Diamond. From there it continues north to Rancho Drive where the road ends with the roadway continuing eastbound as Alexander Road. Jones Boulevard resumes off of Rancho and continues north ending north of its intersection with Jailsco road.
History
As late as 2006, SR 596 was officially defined to exist in two sections. The southern section began at Tropicana Avenue and ran north along Jones Boulevard 3.061 miles (4.9 km) to the Las VegasLas 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...
city limits at Sahara Avenue (State Route 589
Nevada State Route 589
State Route 589 comprises a large portion of Sahara Avenue, a major east–west section line road in the Las Vegas area. The road is named after the Sahara Hotel and Casino which is located on Las Vegas Boulevard where it intersects with Sahara Avenue.-Route description:SR 589 begins in...
). The northern section resumed at Charleston Boulevard (State Route 159
Nevada State Route 159
State Route 159 is a east–west highway in southern Nevada, providing access to Red Rock Canyon and serving as a thoroughfare in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. A portion of the west end of the route is designated a Nevada Scenic Byway....
) and continued 3.026 miles (4.9 km) north to its terminus at Smoke Ranch Road. As of 2008, the discontinuous section was reincorporated into the route mileage.
In 1996, this route was defined to extend from SR 593 north to State Route 599
Nevada State Route 599
State Route 599 is a state highway in Clark County, Nevada. The route follows Rancho Drive, a major arterial connecting downtown Las Vegas to the northwest part of the city. Much of SR 599 was previously designated as U.S. Route 95 prior to completion of the Las Vegas Expressway.-Route...
(Rancho Drive). By 2001, SR 596 was decommissioned between Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard. As of 2006, the southern portion of this route is pending transfer of control from the Nevada Department of Transportation to Clark County
Clark 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...
.