Construction has started!

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE from the City of Phoenix – October 2026

The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department will begin construction on a  community-driven project to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety along 56th Street from Thomas Road to Camelback Road.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

·         Construction is scheduled to begin October 12, 2026, with anticipated completion in Fall 2028.

·         Standard construction hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 A.M. to 4 P.M.

·         Some night and weekend work may be scheduled when necessary to minimize impacts to the community.

·         Construction will initially begin at the south end of the project, focusing on the area between Thomas Road and Indian School Road.

PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS

·         New bicycle and pedestrian multi-use paths along both sides of 56th Street to provide safer and more accessible connections.

·         A new storm drain system to improve drainage in the area.

·         Improvements at the Exeter Boulevard intersection to improve safety and traffic flow.

·         New curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and ADAcompliant ramps to improve accessibility.

·         Traffic-calming features designed to encourage safer travel speeds and improve safety for people walking and bicycling.

·         Traffic signal updates at five intersections, and landscaping improvements throughout the corridor.