Grand Canal Pathway Improvements in Tempe

0:00Text-to-speech audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. The city of Tempe will begin improvements on the Grand Canal pathway and surrounding areas later this month. The project includes significant upgrades to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, accessibility improvements, new lighting, landscaping, drainage enhancements, and pavement treatments. Construction will occur in phases across several key quarters, including 56th Street, Lakeview Drive, Washington Street, Priest Drive, and the segment between Washington Street and Mill Avenue. Work will continue through summer 2026. Construction scheduled by segment, subject to change. 56th Street section, March to July. Crews will begin installing storm drains, headwalls, electrical foundations and lighting conduits, and grading the new pathway. Landscaping and pavement treatments will follow, with permanent striping and lighting installation scheduled through early July. Lakeview Drive section, April to August.

1:03The longest duration portion of the project includes new curb and gutter, sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act ramps, retaining walls, pathway installation, a new shade structure, lighting infrastructure, landscaping, and resurfacing. Washington Street section, June. This short duration segment includes concrete removal and replacement. Priest Drive section, June to August. Northbound Priest Drive will be reduced by one lane during barrier wall replacement and new pathway construction. Washington Street to Mill Avenue, June to July. Work includes lighting infrastructure, pathway grading and installation, and landscaping. In addition, a new signalized crosswalk will be installed on Mill Avenue, affecting traffic throughout construction. Additional details on restrictions will be provided as the project progresses. Tempe remains committed to improving multimodal access, safety, and connectivity throughout the area. Read more stories from the Phoenix area on signalsaz.com.

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