The city of Las Vegas plans to begin construction on the new Neon Boneyard Park on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard at McWilliams Avenue, in downtown Las Vegas. Work is scheduled to start on Monday, Feb. 1, and will take approximately 10 months to complete.

The $1.9 million improvement project includes construction of a half-acre public park and areas to display neon signs, in partnership with the Neon Museum, that have been preserved from Las Vegas’ colorful history. The project also includes the relocation of overhead utility lines and construction of passive recreation space and landscaping enhancements.

Most of the work will be performed during the daytime hours although some night work may be required on Las Vegas Boulevard. Road closures may occur on sections of McWilliams, Ninth Street and Encanto Drive, with access maintained for nearby residents.

The city’s Neon Boneyard Park is located along the section of Las Vegas Boulevard that recently earned designation as a National Scenic Byway. The park is located in the heart of the Las Vegas Cultural Corridor. The corridor is made up of the highest concentration of cultural institutions in Las Vegas and includes Cashman Center, the Las Vegas Library, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, the Neon Museum, the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park and the Reed Whipple Cultural Center.

Funding for this project is provided by the Bureau of Land Management through the sale of public lands as authorized by the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. This act keeps money from Nevada federal land sales in the state for parks and trail projects. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Works is overseeing the project. Tand Inc. is the construction contractor.