Expect one hot, traffic-filled mess during the Wednesday evening rush hour in downtown Las Vegas.
With no planned road closures, high temperatures and scant details on the expected police presence, commuters will encounter Golden Knights fans converging on Fremont Street to celebrate the team’s inaugural season, which ended Thursday after a Game 5 loss to the Washington Capitals in the Stanley Cup Final.
“Motorists can expect heavier than normal traffic near the downtown corridor,” said Tony Illia, a spokesman for the Nevada Department of Transportation. “Commuters, as a result, should budget additional travel time or take alternate routes, if possible, if heading through downtown during rally hours.