Nevada is once again gearing up for F1 Las Vegas, with crews scheduled to begin transforming the Strip into a world-class race circuit starting September 8. Preparations for the Grand Prix spectacle will stretch across 11 weeks, almost entirely during overnight hours, to minimize disruptions to daytime traffic and business operations.
The project includes installing track barriers, lighting systems, and temporary pedestrian and vehicle bridges along the 3.8-mile circuit. Officials emphasized that weekend work on public streets is off the schedule, reflecting lessons learned from previous editions of the event.
Community concerns have been addressed in this year’s construction plan. Organizers have reduced the overall barrier installation timeline by two weeks, while also delaying placement along Las Vegas Boulevard between Sands and Harmon avenues until just 12 days before the race. This adjustment is intended to reduce the length of disruptions in one of the city’s busiest corridors.
Another change for F1 Las Vegas this year involves the Flamingo Road overpass. In past years, construction of the two-lane bridge stretched to 10 days in 2023 and seven in 2024. For 2025, the build will be completed in only five days. The pedestrian bridge at the same location will be erected simultaneously, avoiding a second closure of the Koval Lane and Flamingo Road intersection.
Once the racing concludes, dismantling of the circuit will be completed before Christmas, restoring the Strip to normal operations before the peak holiday season. Traffic closures during race week have also been streamlined. From November 20 to 22, the Strip will close at 1 p.m. each day, with practice sessions beginning at 4:30 p.m. on the first two days. Qualifying is scheduled for 8 p.m. on November 21, and the main event takes place at 8 p.m. on November 22.
Organizers say the changes are aimed at balancing the demands of hosting a global sporting event with the needs of residents, workers, and visitors. With these adjustments, F1 Las Vegas is poised to deliver its most efficient setup yet, while keeping the city moving during one of its busiest times of the year.
