Extensive road work to prepare for the Las Vegas Grand Prix has snarled traffic on the famed Strip for months. Photo: Matthew Ashton — AMA/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS—Braving traffic on the Strip might be the riskiest bet a person can make in Sin City these days. Las Vegas is gearing up to host the Formula One Grand Prix in mid-November, which will feature cars hurtling down Las Vegas Boulevard past some of the city’s most famous casinos. Construction work to repave roads and build grandstands and stanchions has taken place over several months.

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Persons: Matthew Ashton — Organizations: Las Vegas, Getty, LAS Locations: Sin City, Vegas, Las