Cholla District Weekly Update

Dear Cholla Residents,

As we approach the Christmas holiday, I would like to provide some details for any adjustments to city business hours and Glendale Glitters.

• City offices will close at 12 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 24, remain closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas, and reopen with regular hours on Friday, Dec. 26.
• Glendale Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, as well as next week on Thursday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day. 
• Solid Waste curbside trash and recycling collection scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 25 will move to Friday, Dec. 26. Normal Friday, Dec. 26 collection will move to Saturday, Dec. 27.
• Glendale Glitters will continue nightly through Dec. 31 from 5 PM to 10 PM, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to experience the magic. Stroll through the charming streets of Downtown Glendale, explore unique shops, and indulge in festive treats while taking in the dazzling lights and joyful atmosphere.

My office is always open and ready to assist you. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns that you may have. I value your input and opinion.

Sending heartfelt wishes to you and your family for joy, peace and good health this Holiday Season!

Warmest Regards,

Lauren Tolmachoff

Glendale City Council, Cholla District

623-930-2247

LTolmachoff@GlendaleAZ.com

CHOLLA DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

This full-service facility is located at 5600 W. Union Hills Drive within the Cholla District and provides educational, recreational, fitness, and social opportunities for the Glendale community. For gym, aerobics, and swim schedules, visit the web site.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION & TRAFFIC ALERTS

Cholla District Upcoming Pavement Work Scheduled - Click Here for the Map

• Streets north of Beardsley Road to south of Thunderbird Conservation Park, between 59th Avenue and 67th Avenue (excluding streets recently resurfaced or currently scheduled for mill and overlay) – Due to cooler daytime temperatures setting in, the remainder of the slurry seal application has been postponed to March when warmer weather returns.
• Lone Cactus Drive, just west of Arrowhead Loop Road and 61st Avenue, just east of Arrowhead Loop Road – Mill and overlay to take place in mid-January.
• Rose Garden Lane, Lone Cactus Drive and 61st Drive, just east of Arrowhead Loop Road - Mill and overlay to take place in mid-January.
• Streets between Union Hills Drive and Beardsley Road, and between 75th Avenue and the Loop 101 – Crack sealing to begin in early January to prepare for a Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to begin in May.
• 59th Avenue, Bell Road to Union Hills Drive - Crack sealing to begin in early February to prepare for a Slurry Seal application in mid-April.
• 83rd Avenue, Bell Road to Union Hills Drive - Crack sealing to begin in early February to prepare for a Slurry Seal application during night hours in late April.
• Sack Drive and 64th Avenue on the northeast corner of Union Hills and 67th Avenue - Crack sealing to take place in late February to prepare for a Slurry Seal application in Spring 2026.
• 51st Avenue between Beardsley and Tonopah - Crack sealing to take place in late February to prepare for a Slurry Seal application during night hours in late April.

Cholla Traffic Restrictions Due to City Landscape Restoration Activities in Medians

• Traffic will be restricted to the outside lane in the westbound direction of Union Hills Drive from 67th Avenue to 70th Avenue through Jan. 2, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Traffic will be restricted to the outside lane in the eastbound direction of Union Hills Drive from 70th Avenue to 67th Avenue through Jan. 2, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Park-and-Ride Structure Construction

The City of Glendale has contracted with GCON to construct a park-and-ride parking structure in the west half of the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center parking lot. Construction has begun and to accommodate this work, the west half of the parking lot will be closed to vehicles through Jan. 30, 2026. Thank you for your patience during this work. Project Hotline: 602-532-6250

City of Glendale Project Hotline: 602.532.6250

Loop 101 Current and Upcoming Closures & Restrictions

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures as part of the Loop 101 widening project:

Long-Term Ramp Closures:

• The eastbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 75th Avenue will close at 11:30 PM on Sunday, Jan. 4 for approximately 60 days.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the frontage road (Beardsley) or Union Hills Drive to 59th Avenue to access eastbound Loop 101.
• The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 51st Avenue will be closed until early January.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider using Union Hills Drive to 59th Avenue to access westbound Loop 101 on-ramp or traveling on the westbound frontage road (Beardsley) then travel south to eastbound Union Hills Drive to reach 51st Avenue.
• The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 59th Avenue will be closed until early January.
• DETOUR: Drivers may use either 51st Avenue or 67th Avenue off-ramps to exit westbound Loop 101.
• The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 67th Avenue will be closed until early January.
• DETOUR: Drivers may use the eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 59th Ave. to reach eastbound Loop 101.

Current Frontage Road Closures & Ongoing Lane Restrictions:

• The westbound frontage road (Beardsley) will continue to be reduced to one lane between 35th and 51st Avenues through 5 AM, Sat. Feb. 15.
• Lane restrictions are ongoing at the following locations for bridge work and frontage road improvements:
• At the 51st & 35th Avenue interchanges: All on and off ramps will be narrowed to one lane. The left-turn lane for both east and westbound on-ramps will be narrowed to one lane. 51st and 35th Avenues will be narrowed to one lane under Loop 101.
• At the 31st Avenue interchange: The 31st Avenue shoulders will be closed under Loop 101. Pedestrian access is still available.

Drivers should use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through any work zones.

CITYWIDE HIGHLIGHTS & CALENDAR

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