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'''State Route 589''' ('''SR 589''') comprised a large portion of '''Sahara Avenue''', a major east&ndash;west [[section line road]] in the [[Las Vegas Valley]]. The road was named after the now-defunct [[Sahara Hotel and Casino]] which was located on [[Las Vegas Boulevard]] where it intersects with Sahara Avenue.

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'''State Route 589''' ('''SR 589''') comprises a large portion of '''Sahara Avenue''', a major east&ndash;west [[section line road]] in the [[Las Vegas Valley]]. The road is named after the now-defunct [[Sahara Hotel and Casino]] which was located on [[Las Vegas Boulevard]] where it intersects with Sahara Avenue.


==Route description==
==Route description==
[[File:2015-11-04 15 45 06 View east from the west end of Nevada State Route 589 (Sahara Avenue) in Las Vegas, Nevada.jpg|thumb|right|View at the west end of SR 589 looking eastbound]]
[[File:2015-11-04 15 45 06 View east from the west end of Nevada State Route 589 (Sahara Avenue) in Las Vegas, Nevada.jpg|thumb|right|View at the west end of SR 589 looking eastbound in 2015]]
Sahara Avenue begins in the western valley at Red Rock Ranch Road as the continuation of Desert Foothills Drive west of the [[Las Vegas Beltway]].
Sahara Avenue began in the western valley at Red Rock Ranch Road as the continuation of Desert Foothills Drive west of the [[Las Vegas Beltway]].
SR 589 begins in the western Las Vegas Valley at its intersection with [[Rainbow Boulevard (Las Vegas)|Rainbow Boulevard]] (SR 595). From there, the route continues due east to cross [[Interstate 15 in Nevada|Interstate 15]] and [[Las Vegas Boulevard]]. SR 589 proceeds further east to cross [[Fremont Street]]/[[Boulder Highway]] (SR 582), entering the unincorporated town of [[Sunrise Manor, Nevada|Sunrise Manor]], passing under the bridge of I-515/US 93/US 95 and terminating at Nellis Boulevard ([[SR 612 (NV)|SR 612]]).
SR 589 began in the western Las Vegas Valley at its intersection with [[Rainbow Boulevard (Las Vegas)|Rainbow Boulevard]] (SR 595). From there, the route continues due east to cross [[Interstate 15 in Nevada|Interstate 15]] and [[Las Vegas Boulevard]]. SR 589 proceeded further east to cross [[Fremont Street]]/Boulder Highway (SR 582), entering the unincorporated town of [[Sunrise Manor, Nevada|Sunrise Manor]], passing under the bridge of I-515/US 93/US 95 and terminating at Nellis Boulevard ([[Nevada State Route 612|SR 612]]).


Through much of the Las Vegas area, Sahara Avenue comprises the southern boundary of the [[Las Vegas, Nevada|City of Las Vegas]]. At the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard, SR 589 marks what is typically considered the northern boundary of the [[Las Vegas Strip]].
Through much of the Las Vegas area, Sahara Avenue comprises the southern boundary of the [[Las Vegas|City of Las Vegas]]. At the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard, SR 589 marks what is typically considered the northern boundary of the [[Las Vegas Strip]].


Sahara Avenue ends at the [[Hollywood Regional Park]], just east of S Hollywood Boulevard.
Sahara Avenue ended at the [[Hollywood Regional Park]], just east of Hollywood Boulevard.


Some notable attractions along the highway include the [[Palace Station|Palace Station Hotel and Casino]].
Some notable attractions along the highway included the [[Palace Station]].


Sahara Avenue also borders the infamous [[Naked City, Las Vegas|Naked City]], a neighborhood full of drugs and crime.
Sahara Avenue also bordered the infamous [[Naked City, Las Vegas|Naked City]], a neighborhood full of drugs and crime.


==History==
==History==
The road was originally called San Francisco Avenue, and served as the southern city limit for Las Vegas.
The road was originally called San Francisco Avenue and served as the southern city limit for Las Vegas.


In the 1960s, city planners envisioned construction of an expressway along Sahara to Rainbow Boulevard.
In the 1960s, city planners envisioned construction of an expressway along Sahara to Rainbow Boulevard.
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|location2=Winchester
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|road=[[Las Vegas Boulevard]]
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==Attractions==
==Attractions==
*[[SLS Las Vegas]]
* [[SLS Las Vegas]]
*[[Palace Station]]
* [[Palace Station]]
*[[Bonanza Gift Store]]
* [[Bonanza Gift Store]]
*[[The Golden Steer Steakhouse]]
* [[The Golden Steer Steakhouse]]


==Public transport==
==Public transport==
Current [[List of RTC Transit routes|RTC Route]] Sahara Avenue Express (SX) operates on this road.
Current [[List of RTC Transit routes|RTC Route]] Sahara Avenue Express (SX) operated on this road.


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1976 establishments in Nevada]]
[[Category:2018 diestablishments in Nevada]]
[[Category:Streets in Las Vegas]]
[[Category:Streets in Las Vegas]]

Revision as of 04:03, 30 March 2019

State Route 589 marker
State Route 589
Sahara Avenue
Route information
Maintained by NDOT
Length10.023 mi[1] (16.130 km)
Existed1976–2018
Major junctions
West end SR 595 in Las Vegas
Major intersections
East end SR 612 in Las Vegas
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
Highway system
  • Nevada State Highway System
← SR 582→ SR 591

State Route 589 (SR 589) comprised a large portion of Sahara Avenue, a major east–west section line road in the Las Vegas Valley. The road was named after the now-defunct Sahara Hotel and Casino which was located on Las Vegas Boulevard where it intersects with Sahara Avenue.

Route description

View at the west end of SR 589 looking eastbound in 2015

Sahara Avenue began in the western valley at Red Rock Ranch Road as the continuation of Desert Foothills Drive west of the Las Vegas Beltway. SR 589 began in the western Las Vegas Valley at its intersection with Rainbow Boulevard (SR 595). From there, the route continues due east to cross Interstate 15 and Las Vegas Boulevard. SR 589 proceeded further east to cross Fremont Street/Boulder Highway (SR 582), entering the unincorporated town of Sunrise Manor, passing under the bridge of I-515/US 93/US 95 and terminating at Nellis Boulevard (SR 612).

Through much of the Las Vegas area, Sahara Avenue comprises the southern boundary of the City of Las Vegas. At the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard, SR 589 marks what is typically considered the northern boundary of the Las Vegas Strip.

Sahara Avenue ended at the Hollywood Regional Park, just east of Hollywood Boulevard.

Some notable attractions along the highway included the Palace Station.

Sahara Avenue also bordered the infamous Naked City, a neighborhood full of drugs and crime.

History

The road was originally called San Francisco Avenue and served as the southern city limit for Las Vegas.

In the 1960s, city planners envisioned construction of an expressway along Sahara to Rainbow Boulevard.

Major intersections

Junctions listed are for SR 589 only. The entire route is in Clark County.

LocationmikmDestinationsNotes
Las Vegas–Spring Valley lineRainbow Boulevard (SR 595)Former western terminus of SR 589; Sahara Avenue continued west
Jones Boulevard (SR 596)
Las Vegas I-15 – Los Angeles, Salt Lake CityI-15 exit 40
Las Vegas–Winchester lineLas Vegas BoulevardFormer US 91; former SR 604
Las Vegas–Sunrise Manor lineBoulder Highway (SR 582)
Sunrise ManorNellis Boulevard (SR 612)former eastern terminus of SR 589; Sahara Avenue continued east
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Attractions

Public transport

Current RTC Route Sahara Avenue Express (SX) operated on this road.

See also

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References

  1. ^ Nevada Department of Transportation (January 2017). "State Maintained Highways of Nevada: Descriptions and Maps". Retrieved March 11, 2017.
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