Bridge Replacement Requires Temporary Closure
The City of Phoenix is replacing the bridge over the Grand Canal on 24th Street. Major cross streets are McDowell Road to the south and Thomas Road to the north. A full road closure is now required to complete demolition, lower the new support structures into place and pour the new bridge deck.
Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 24th Street will be closed until Monday, February 17 at 5:00 a.m.
What to Expect:
- 24th Street will be open to local traffic only from Cambridge Avenue to Thomas Road and from McDowell Road to Virginia Avenue.
- 24th Street will be closed from Virginia to Cambridge Avenues.
- Access to all businesses along 24th Street will be maintained at all times.
Detours:
- North and southbound traffic will be detoured using 16th and 32nd Streets.
- Pedestrian Access along 24th Street will be detoured to use 22nd, 27th, and Oak Streets.
The City of Phoenix has worked in advance with Phoenix Police and Phoenix Fire to develop emergency routes for first responders during the closure.
The existing bridge was installed more than 75 years ago and is reaching the end of its useful life. After the bridge is replaced, 24th Street will be reopened. Some remaining work will continue in the area before the project is finished in spring 2020.
To speak with someone about this project, submit comments or join the project email list, please contact Albert Granillo, Public Information Coordinator, at 623-825-3444 or email agranillo@gciaz.com.
Learn more about the Street Transportation Department at phoenix.gov/streets and follow the department on Twitter @StreetsPHX.
