November 9, 2026 - 3:15 pm

Business owners in the downtown Arts District are asking the city of Las Vegas for help due to construction on Charleston Boulevard that has seriously hampered traffic to their storefronts .

In a letter obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, multiple business owners are asking for “interim solutions,” saying the construction has caused a significant decrease in foot traffic. The letter was sent to Las Vegas City Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, who governs the Arts District, and City Manager Mike Janssen on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, respectively.

The letter, penned by Gary Conrad, owner of Conrad West Gallery, said foot traffic to his business has decreased by nearly 90 percent.

“The Arts District business owners are desperate for relief,” said the letter.…