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Contact Mick Akers at makers@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2920. Follow @mickakers on Twitter.

Silverado Ranch extension coming

This week readers want to know whether there is any news regarding extending Silverado Ranch Boulevard to Decatur Boulevard in the southern Las Vegas Valley; what are the DMV rules if you split time as a resident in Nevada and another state; and are there any upcoming closures on the Summerlin Parkway.

Yes, more work on Rampart

This week readers want to know what is happening on Rampart Boulevard at Alta Drive; if you’re turning left from a double left-turn lane onto a three-lane street, which lane should you enter; and who is going to be allowed to drive over the Hoover Dam Bypass bridge when it is completed.

Cash for clunkers rules complicated

By the end of this week, the U.S. government plans on unveiling the rules for its cash for clunkers program.

How long to cross the road?

This week readers want to know why some crosswalk signals count down 22 seconds when flashing “don’t walk,” what is the construction for on Washington Avenue east of Nellis Boulevard, and is it legal to drive a car in Nevada with only a rear license plate showing?

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Expect weekend work on Losee Road

This week readers want to know when Losee Road will get fixed, is there a law prohibiting drivers from wearing headphones, and where Koval Lane and Winnick Avenue get their names.

Awful truth about MLK widening

This week readers want to know the awful truth about the Martin Luther King Boulevard widening project and what the rules are for driving in the breakdown lanes on the right side of the road.

Road projects costing less

There’s something to be said for spending money in a down economy: You’re sure to get some good deals.

Construction, closures all over

This week, readers want to know about the construction on Industrial Road under Interstate 15, and when the Cheyenne Avenue onramp to northbound I-15 will open. Also, the Road Warrior anticipates a question readers will be asking next week. And at least one driver seems to extend a kind greeting to law enforcement officers via a personalized plate.

Flashing lights must be lawful

This week readers want to know if a motorist has to pull to the right for a private security vehicle and what are the height limits on vehicles?

Gas prices climbing — again

Despite the recession, an oversupply of oil and falling demand for fuel, gasoline prices have continued to climb, reaching a year high locally of $2.68 for a gallon of regular.

The Gasoline Tax: Break It Down

This week readers want to know why gasoline stations do not list the cost of fuel taxes at the pump; and do the Nevada and California motor vehicle departments exchange information with each other?

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