Upgrades coming to Desert Inn tunnel almost 30 years after its completion

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In 1996, construction was completed on a project that revolutionized how locals get around in the Las Vegas Valley.

Desert Inn Road (DI) was re-routed over I-15 and underneath Las Vegas Boulevard, helping drivers bypass the frequent congestion on the Strip.

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Its lesser known official name is the "Desert Inn Super Arterial," and it's become one of the busiest thoroughfares in town, handling more than 70,000 commuters every single day.

Almost 30 years later, it's getting a much-needed upgrade from Clark County Public Works crews that will make it safer for valley drivers.

When I was driving through the DI tunnel recently, I saw some lanes