The vast array of vintage Las Vegas signs, located on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard at McWilliams Avenue, will be relocated as construction begins on the new Neon Boneyard Park.

Tand, Inc. is the contractor and crews plan to begin the delicate process of relocating the historic signs starting today, Feb. 8. This phase of work will take approximately four weeks to complete.

Many neon signs will be moved during the construction. Some of the most well known and loved by locals include The Stardust, The Sahara, Golden Nugget, The Algiers, The Green Shack, The Sulinda, and Standard Wholesale Supply. The original signs are of varying ages and conditions. All of the signs must be stored off-site during the construction.

The $1.9 million project includes construction of a half-acre public park that will feature a new Neon Boneyard Park entryway sign along with passive recreation space and seating areas, lighting and landscaping enhancements, and an adjacent parking lot. In partnership with the Neon Museum, an area will be built for the storage of neon signs from Las Vegas’ colorful past.

Most of the construction will be performed during the approximate hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., 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 residents. The entire project will take approximately 10 months to complete.

Project funding 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.