Chinatown is set for a pedestrian safety upgrade thanks to an under-construction crossing at Spring Mountain Road.

Crews began work on the new crosswalk on Spring Mountain just east of Arville Street that will connect Chinatown and Shanghai plazas, one of the busiest areas in the Chinatown area, Clark County announced on Monday.

The new crossing is the first phase of improvements planned for Spring Mountain Road in the area to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and connectivity in Chinatown.

Key features of the new pedestrian crossing include:

— Flashing beacons that are activated by pedestrians to alert drivers when the crosswalk is in use.

— Thermoplastic crosswalk markings that are highly visible for increased daytime and nighttime visibility.

— Dedicated lighting that’s foc

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