New Year's Eve in Las Vegas: Prohibited items, road closures downtown and on the Strip

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For the New Year's Eve celebrations on the Las Vegas Strip and downtown, authorities and law enforcement are preparing.

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They sought to raise awareness of some upcoming traffic consequences and prohibited objects during the festivities among both locals and tourists.

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Items that are prohibited during New Year's Eve celebrations on the Strip and in downtown include:

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coolers, glass, metal, strollers, and bags bigger than 12x12x6 inches (including backpacks, purses, and luggage)

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Additionally, police warned of the following traffic effects: I-15 off-ramps from Flamingo Road will close in both directions at 5 o'clock.

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At 6:30 p.m., Las Vegas Boulevard will be closed between Spring Mountain Road and Tropicana Avenue.

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The Strip will be totally closed to all vehicle traffic by eight o'clock. The public was urged by police to report any suspicious activity by dialling 911.

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Switch will contain a cutting-edge command centre where Las Vegas police will watch activities, according to representatives of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

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