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      3rd and 5th Avenues Improvement Project - North of McDowell Road

      This project is intended to identify bicycle and pedestrian improvements for Third and Fifth avenues north of McDowell Road. Making these types of improvements north of McDowell Road would help extend the bicycle and pedestrian improvements that are currently under construction on Third and Fifth avenues south of McDowell Road.

      The scope for this design project includes:

      • A traffic analysis,
      • An assessment to provide sidewalk connectivity,
      • An assessment of minor area drainage concerns at three local streets,
      • Traffic signal modifications at Thomas Road and McDowell Road, and
      • The development of bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements. 

      Project location:

      • Third Avenue between McDowell Road and Muhammad Ali Way (Edgemont Ave to Muhammad Ali Way will be part of a later phase)
      • ​Fifth Avenue between McDowell Road and Thomas Road​​

      Project schedule:

      • Planning: Spring 2017 - Fall 2018
      • Design:  Fall 2019 - Fall 2023
      • 5th Avenue - Construction anticipated to be complete in spring 2025
      • ​3rd Avenue - Construction estimated to be complete in winter 2024
      • ​Fifth Avenue between McDowell Road and Thomas Road​​

      Contact the Project Team

      Email: 3rdAND5thAvenuesN​orth@phoenix.gov

      Project Hotline: 623-825-3444

      Street Transportation Title VI and ADA Program
      Title VI Notice to the Public and ADA Policy Statement

      The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department hereby gives notice that it is the agency's policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related statutes and regulations in all program​​​​​​​s and activities. These federal statutes require that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or service the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department administers. More information regarding the Title VI program can be found at Street Transportation Title VI and ADA Program or email  STR Title VI Program.​​​