A construction project in south Henderson may be slowing traffic for commuters, but it should have little impact for pedestrians who try to access two nearby schools, a city official confirmed Tuesday.

Utility work along Greenway Road from Horizon Drive to Mission Street has southbound traffic diverted to the left-turn lane. City spokeswoman Madeleine Skains said the work is being done by private developer KB Homes, which is installing utility conduits for NV Energy lines for a new development in the area.

Craig LeMessurier, a KB Homes spokesman, said in an email to the Las Vegas Review-Journal the conduit installation is for the developer’s Meriden community , located near Stephanie Street and Galleria Drive. LeMessurier said the community is expected to open early next year and will fe

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