Traffic lane restrictions can be expected when work on the $11 million Oakey Meadows Storm Drainage System flood control project gets underway on sections of Alta Drive, Valley View Boulevard, Fulton Place and Hinson Street.

Work will take place on Hinson between Charleston Boulevard and Fulton, and in the city of Las Vegas-maintained Craigin Park, located at 984 Hinson St. Other work areas include Fulton between Valley View and Hinson, Valley View between Fulton and Alta, Alta east of Valley View, and in the channel on the east edge of the Springs Preserve.

Some work on the regional storm drainage system will be performed in mid-December, however, most of the construction activity will begin in early January. The project will take 12 months to complete, as large concrete flood control boxes are installed in the roadways.

No road closures are planned although traffic lane restrictions can be expected in the work zones. Most construction will take place during the day. Some work will occur during the overnight hours.

The improvement project, designed to help alleviate flooding that can occur during heavy rainfall events, is slated for completion in December 2010.

Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is managing the project. G.C. Wallace, Inc. is the construction management consultant.

Funding is provided by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District and the city of Las Vegas.