Description
This
major street project makes improvements to Lower Buckeye Road, from 27th Avenue
to 19th Avenue, including new pavement, replacement of existing curb,
gutter, sidewalks (primarily on the north side of the road),
reconstruction of existing concrete driveways to meet ADA requirements and upgrades
to traffic signals at 27th and 22nd Avenues. The
project also includes the addition of new street lights along
this stretch of the road. New catch basins and laterals will be added to improve existing
drainage conditions. Along Lower Buckeye Road, there are a total of
five railroad spurs and two of them have been approved
for removal.
Project Highlights
New concrete
driveways (ADA complaint)
Upgrades to traffic signals at 27th
and 22nd Avenues
Additional street lights
Drainage improvements
Removal of two railroad spurs
Goals of the Project
Improve roadway
condition to accommodate heavy truck traffic
Improve pedestrian
safety and access
Improve lighting to new
city standards to reduce electricity and increase safety
Anticipated Schedule
Design expected to be complete winter 2020
Construction anticipated to start in FY 2021-2022
Project Contact
Prescilla Pappas
(602)534-7056
Prescilla.pappas@phoenix.gov
