Community Corner
Major Construction Projects Bring Bus Service Detours, Road Closure In Phoenix
Beginning October 26, 2020, the Central Station Transit Center will be closed while the center is being redeveloped.
October 1, 2020
Construction on two major projects in downtown Phoenix will lead to changes for commuters and residents beginning in October. The redevelopment of Central Station and construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project will result in modifications for 28 bus routes and the closure of part of Central Avenue to vehicular traffic.
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- Due to construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, beginning October 5, 2020 through the duration of the project construction, Central Avenue will be closed to motorists between Washington and Jefferson Streets.
o With this road closure, bus riders will use the northeast corner of Washington St/Central Ave to board and deboard.
- Beginning October 26, 2020, the Central Station Transit Center will be closed while the center is being redeveloped.
o All local, Express/RAPID and DASH routes that travel through this center will be on detour for approximately three years. View all detoured routes here.
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o Light rail riders will be able to board and alight from the Van Buren/Central Ave and Van Buren/1st Ave stations for the duration of construction.
o Central Station Pass Sales and Customer Service will be closed from Oct. 19-25. Beginning October 26 through the duration of redevelopment, the office will be moved to the north entrance of the Phoenix Public Transit Department building, 302 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 120.
These projects will transform the landscape of downtown Phoenix, enhancing the lives of Valley residents by providing greater access and connections.
The new Central Station will be a mixed-use, walkable project that will include retail, workforce housing, and public open spaces. The new development will continue to include a transit center offering connections to light rail and bus routes in the area.
For detailed information on the service detours happening in October, visit valleymetro.org/pop.
For more information about the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, visit valleymetro.org/southcentral.
This press release was produced by the City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
