Blocked off access to the Jay’s Market and Shell gas station near the Strip at the corner Koval Lane and Flamingo Road makes it appear like a nearly deserted island.
Road construction has been going on for months around the gas station — including a temporary bridge structure over Koval built for special race access when drivers are on the track — for the upcoming Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix in November. The gas station used to sell up to 4,000 gallons per day, manager Pamela Vassil said. In recent months, it’s never been more than 800 gallons.
The drop in demand forced Vassil to lay off four people on Oct. 19, cut hours for others and reduce the number of people on schedule at a time.
