Construction begins for November F1 weekend
Construction and circuit preparation for the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix have officially begun along the resort corridor, city and race organizers confirmed. The race is scheduled to run from Nov. 19–21, 2026, and early work includes track lighting installation and temporary traffic restrictions designed to ready the circuit and pit areas for the event.
What drivers and residents should expect
Beginning Sept. 7, crews started lighting work on portions of the track and in the pit area. Portions of Harmon Avenue will see temporary overnight lane closures during the early stage of the build. According to the construction schedule posted by race organizers, two lanes on Harmon will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday; at least one lane will remain open for each direction of travel.
- Track lighting: Sept. 7–18 (work on Harmon and in pit area)
- Overnight lane closures: Two lanes closed on Harmon from 9 p.m.–6 a.m., Sunday–Friday
- Race dates: Nov. 19–21, 2026
Information and alerts for locals
Organizers have launched several tools to keep local residents, workers and visitors informed about the build and dismantle schedule. An interactive tracking website details active construction zones, with maps and weekly updates. Residents can also opt in to receive text alerts by texting F1LV to 31996 for weekly notifications.
To keep local residents, workers, and visitors informed, race organizers have launched an interactive tracking website.
How to use the organizer resources
The race’s transportation page segments activity by week. The current listing shows activity for Week 2 (Sept. 7–12), and clicking that week in the portal displays specific locations and timing for work. The portal also identifies which construction activities will have no impact to public roadways — for example, organizers say lighting work in the pit area does not affect traffic flow.
| Item | Dates | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Track lighting (Harmon) | Sept. 7–18 | Two lanes closed overnight; one lane open each direction |
| Pit area lighting | Sept. 7–18 | No public roadway impacts |
| Grand Prix | Nov. 19–21 | Major event on resort corridor, additional closures expected during build/dismantle |
Local implications and tips
Officials say the early phases of the build are intended to minimize daytime disruption, which is why much of the work is scheduled overnight. Still, residents and employees who commute through the resort corridor should plan for longer travel times during the evening and early-morning hours when closures are active. Businesses along Harmon and nearby streets should expect construction traffic and staging vehicles near storefronts and loading zones.
Commuters and visitors should:
- Check the F1 transportation portal for weekly schedules and interactive maps.
- Sign up for text alerts by texting F1LV to 31996 for real-time updates.
- Allow extra travel time during the overnight work window of 9 p.m.–6 a.m.
Race organizers and local authorities have emphasized that the interactive portal and text alerts are the primary means to track active construction zones and access the most current staging information. As build activities progress toward the November race weekend, additional notices about lane closures, parking changes and transit adjustments are expected.
WE NEWS will continue to monitor updates from organizers and local transportation officials and will post advisories as new construction schedules or impacts are announced.
