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Repaving work to reduce lanes for Las Vegas Airport Connector tunnel - The Sun Daily · Las Vegas Sun

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  SPEAKER_00: It's Wednesday, Las Vegas.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's what's making news in the Las Vegas Sun.
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  SPEAKER_00: Drivers headed to Harry Reed International Airport should plan ahead.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Clark County Department of Aviation says repaving work on the airport connector tunnel will begin Friday.
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  SPEAKER_00: Preliminary work starts this week with full lane restrictions kicking in August 10th.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thousands of airport travelers, commuters, and resort workers use the tunnel daily, so expect delays.
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  SPEAKER_00: In education news, the city of Las Vegas is expanding its school crossing guard program.
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  SPEAKER_00: Five more high schools will get crossing guards when classes resume next month.
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  SPEAKER_00: Bonanza, Centennial, Desert Pine, Shadow Ridge, and Western Highs.
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  SPEAKER_00: That brings the citywide total to 92 schools with guards starting the first day of school August 10th.
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  SPEAKER_00: In Washington, Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto reintroduced immigration reform legislation this week.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Fairness for Immigrant Families Act would make it easier for immigrants without criminal records to gain the lawful permanent residency.
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  SPEAKER_00: The bill would also create protections against detention and deportation for groups like DACA recipients and parents of U.S.
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  SPEAKER_00: citizens.
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  SPEAKER_00: And lastly, in sports, the Raiders took the field today to start their training camp under new head coach Click Kubiak.
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  SPEAKER_00: And there's going to be competition heating up across the water, the roster.
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  SPEAKER_00: Battles are underway.
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  SPEAKER_00: Quarterback, wide receiver, and several offensive line spots.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Raiders open their preseason August 13th against Arizona.
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  SPEAKER_00: And then they host Miami in their regular season or opener September 13th at Allegiant Stadium.
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  SPEAKER_00: There's a great podcast by Case Keefer and myself, Ray Brewer at Lasvegassun.com.
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  SPEAKER_00: For all of our coverage, for all of our stories, visit Lasvegasun.com and have a great day.