Call to convert Strip into pedestrian zone faces an uphill battle

The question posed to Clark County commissioners seemed simple enough: Could Vegas Uncork’d, the popular food and drink festival, host a dinner on the Las Vegas Strip? The proposed event would require temporarily closing three northbound lanes of traffic between Venetian and Palazzo drives – hence approval needed from the commission. The plan drew concern from a Wynn Resorts official, who said the lane closures would prevent traffic from easily reaching other casinos.