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Dear Cholla Residents,
The above photo was taken at the ribbon cutting this week for Glendale Police Department's new Evidence and Storage facility.
This is a state of the art facility for storing and processing evidence and is critical infrastructure for law enforcement.
I remain committed to making sure our police officers have every tool they need, and will continue to push for the addition of a full forensics lab on this site. Stay tuned for more on that during budget discussions.
ADOT HAS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING LOOP 101 PROJECT ONE YEAR PROGRESS REPORT
This month marks one year since construction began on the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening project between 75th Avenue and Interstate 17. The project will add one general-purpose lane in each direction and modify existing interchanges to improve traffic flow.
Significant progress has been made on the project this past year, which is on track for an on-time completion in spring 2027.
We would like to share with you an update on construction progress, as well as upcoming work in the project area.
Progress to Date
Construction activities in the last year have focused on building the new general purpose lanes and widening bridges and ramps in several locations to accommodate the new lanes. Progress to date includes:
- Bridge widening work at 51st, 35th and 31st avenues, including new drilled shaft foundations, abutments, girders and bridge decks. (See photo below.)
- Frontage road work, including new pavement and curb and gutter.
- Installation of drainage improvements throughout the project corridor.
- Reconstruction of the following ramps:
- Westbound on-ramp at 35th Avenue
- Westbound off-ramp at 51st Avenue (See photo above.)
- Eastbound on-ramp at 59th Avenue
- Installation of new LED lighting and light shields throughout the project corridor.
- Completion of new retaining walls and sound walls along east- and westbound Loop 101 between 35th and 27th avenues.
- Installation of fiber for freeway management systems technology at several interchanges.
- Pavement repair work on the eastbound Loop 101 to north- and southbound I-17 ramps.
Upcoming Work
Drivers can expect to see the following work completed in year two of the project:
- Ongoing work to construct new lanes in each direction. (See photo.)
- Improvements at the 75th Avenue interchange, including:
- Adding a third turn lane from southbound 75th Avenue to eastbound Loop 101
- Median improvements north of the interchange
- Improvements to signals, signage and pavement markings
- Continuing work to reconstruct and widen on- and off-ramps.(See next section)
- Completion of new and raised sound walls throughout the project corridor.
Long-term Ramp Closures
Long-term ramp closures are needed to realign on- and off-ramps with the widened freeway lanes. Below is the anticipated start schedule for the remaining ramp closures. Each closure will last approximately 60 days.
September 2025:
- 27th Avenue westbound on-ramp
- 51st Avenue westbound on-ramp
October 2025:
- 59th Avenue westbound off-ramp
- 75th Avenue eastbound on-ramp
January 2026:
- 67th Avenue eastbound off-ramp
- 51st Avenue eastbound on-ramp
- 35th Avenue eastbound off-ramp
- 67th Avenue westbound on-ramp
March 2026:
- 75th Avenue westbound off-ramp
- 67th Avenue eastbound on-ramp
- 59th Avenue eastbound off-ramp
Slow down, stay alert and be prepared to merge with caution when approaching and traveling through all work zones.
As always, please feel free to reach out with your questions and concerns.
I value your input and feedback.
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