Valley Metro Light Rail Extension Project Overview: Downtown Hub

Central Ave. between Jefferson St. and Washington St.: Central Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets is closed permanently for a new light rail station and track extension.

What is the Downtown Hub?

The city block between Central and First avenues, Washington and Jefferson streets is known as the new Downtown Hub. In addition to the existing platform on First Avenue, which will remain, three new station platforms will be installed — bookending the block. Central Avenue between Washington and Jefferson streets will become a transit-only area, closed to auto traffic, and the new platforms will improve connectivity within the system.

What to expect during construction:

• Access maintained to businesses and residences
• Notifications of construction activities
• Some modifications to traffic lanes and sidewalks
• Bus stops temporarily relocated
• Work happening during the day and at night
• Notification and coordination of temporary utility interruption

How will businesses be supported during construction?

Valley Metro, the City of Phoenix and construction contractor, Kiewit, are committed to maintaining business access at all times. Designating safe routes for pedestrians with access to schools, businesses and homes is a priority.

Stay in the Know

If you have any questions about light rail construction, or would like to sign up for the construction notification email list, please contact Shelli Henson at [email protected]. In the meantime, please visit Valley Metro’s website has all the latest construction notices, FAQs, information about business assistance and more.

Upcoming Construction Work

Special Track Work on 3rd Avenue, Jefferson Street, Washington Street, and Adams St.

Phase 1A | November 6 – November 20 | Washington St. and 3rd Ave.; one lane will be maintained on Washington St.; northbound and southbound traffic on 3rd Ave. will be restricted between Washington St. and Adams St.

Phase 1B | November 20 – January 5 | one lane maintained on Washington St. and Jefferson St. from 4th Ave. to 1st Ave. with northbound restrictions on 3rd Ave. between Washington St. and Adams St. and Jackson St. and Jefferson St.

Phase 2A | January 5 – January 25 | one lane maintained on Jefferson St. with northbound restrictions on 3rd Ave. between Jackson St. and Jefferson St.

Phase 2B | January 25 – March 8 | one lane maintained on Washington St. and Jefferson St. with northbound restrictions on 3rd Ave. between Jefferson St. and Washington St. Traffic will be directed to detour on 7th Ave. and 7th Ave., and on Lincoln St. and Van Buren St.