History
State Route 160 was originally part of State Route 16 from Pahrump north to US 95. State Route 16 was one of Nevada’s original state highways dating from the 1920s. It began at the Nevada/California border south of Pahrump and ran north to the city over Hidden Hills Ranch Road. From there, it continued north over present-day State Route 160.
In 1978, the section from Pahrump to US 95 became part of the newly created State Route 160. The section from the California border to Pahrump remained as State Route 16 until it was removed in 1981.
In 2007, State Route 160 was realigned slightly over I-15 in southern Las Vegas. The highway was moved a short distance to the south between Valley View Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard, realigning the southeastern terminus with East Windmill Lane at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard. The project also reconstructed the ramps of the aging interchange, allowing for better traffic flow to and from I-15.
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