How tearing down the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix track could impact your commute [Video]

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Now that the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix is over, crews are starting the construction project to tear the track down.

Construction kicked off Sunday at 9 p.m.

The project will first impact Las Vegas Boulevard, Sands Avenue and the Sphere. Crews are expected to start removing track barriers and lighting.

Only one lane will be open in both directions from Sunday at 9 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 9 p.m. on those roads in the track path.

I spoke with Greg Scheirer, a resident at the Meridian, a condo complex on the corner of Koval Lane and Flamingo Road.

I asked him if he’s happy crews are taking down the track.

“It’ll be nice when it’s all back to normal,” said Scheirer.

The Meridian is just off the F1 track, so Scheirer has to travel the track often.

He says even with the construction and massive traffic backups due to …