Download Construct VM for South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project updates
PHOENIX— As construction begins on the five-mile South Central Extension connecting South Phoenix to the regional light rail system, Valley Metro is launching a new smartphone app. Available in English and Spanish, Construct VM will notify users about current and upcoming construction and can be downloaded on iOS or Android devices.
The goal of the app is to provide Phoenix residents, business owners and workers with another channel to receive up-to-date, accurate project information.
In addition to information about work zones, app features include:
- Push notifications by location, to receive updates about construction work on some or all segments of the project
- Photo and video library to give a sense of construction progress
- Links to frequently asked questions, Valley Metro's social media and transit rider alerts
- Information on local businesses near the project area (coming soon)
- Contact form where users can submit questions or comments directly.
The app was developed by Kiewit Corporation, the project's construction contractor, in partnership with Valley Metro. Kiewit has had success with prior infrastructure project apps similar to Construct VM, such as an app for Project Neon in Las Vegas that garnered more than 6,300 downloads.
The five-mile light rail extension will travel between downtown Phoenix and Baseline Road, provide nine stops and two park-and-rides, and will feature artwork by local artists. The extension is expected to be complete by 2024.
