Illustrative photo. Photo by Walid Ahmad on Pexels. This is not the Summerlin Parkway Trail.

A new west valley route is taking shape beside Summerlin Parkway. The city of Las Vegas is building a 3.5-mile shared-use path between the Summerlin Interchange and Rampart Boulevard. Its project update describes a 12-foot-wide asphalt trail for walking, running and cycling, with lighting, fencing and trash receptacles. Construction began Aug. 18, 2025, and the city currently projects completion in spring 2027.

That date is a target, not an opening announcement. The route is under construction, and readers should wait for an official opening before treating it as a continuous trail. For now, the city’s ongoing-projects page is the source for the scope and traffic information.

The route follows the parkway corridor rather than a neighborhood street grid. It would give people a dedicated path along a stretch where connecting trips can feel awkward today. The city calls it an extension of its trail system; the stated aim is a place for runners, walkers and cyclists. The distinction for this fall is simple: plan around construction, not a ride on the completed path.

What is being built? The city’s project description includes a pedestrian bridge at the Wash crossing and an undercrossing at Crestdale Lane. Three crossings remain at street level: Anasazi Drive, Town Center Drive and Rampart Boulevard. Those details matter because a trail’s usefulness depends on how comfortably it carries people through the places where streets interrupt the route.

The city lists an estimated $26 million project cost, with funding from the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. Las Vegas Paving is named as the contractor. The listed construction hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those are project facts, not a promise that every part of the corridor will see crews on every weekday.

For drivers, the Public Works notice says impacts to Summerlin Parkway itself should be minimal. It anticipates lane restrictions as crossings are built at Anasazi, Crestdale, Town Center and Rampart. Full road closures are anticipated during tunnel work at Crestdale Lane. Specific closure dates are not given in the city’s overview; check the same project page for updates before relying on a route through an active work area.

Why follow it now? A 3.5-mile connection could eventually make it easier to string together a local walk or bike ride without repeatedly shifting between disconnected roadside segments. That is an inference from the city’s route and crossing design, not a measured travel-time claim. The lighting and fencing listed in the project features also show how the city plans to define the path along the parkway.

The trail is designed for shared use. If you expect to ride, its 12-foot width and at-grade intersections are practical details to watch when the city publishes an opening notice. If you plan to walk with children, the bridge and undercrossing are useful parts of the design, but the three street-level crossings will still call for attention. An open trail map and rules should guide the actual outing once construction is complete.

Until then, the most useful update is the project’s spring 2027 completion estimate. Schedules can shift, especially where road crossings and a tunnel are involved. For questions or current construction concerns, the city lists Public Works at 702-229-6276. Keep the route on your future-outings list, and check the city’s ongoing-projects listing before making plans around closures or the eventual opening.

Looking for a ride before this path opens? The RTC’s Southern Nevada bicycle maps include a Summerlin inset and existing route information. The city’s walks and trails guide offers established outings. Check each map’s date and local conditions; a planned segment should never be assumed open just because it appears on a map.