Cholla District Weekly Update

Dear Cholla Residents,

I am aware of the recent media report of a possible new ICE detention facility to be located in Glendale. The city has not received any additional information or any official notice from the federal government about this topic. We are in communication with our Congressional delegation in Washington DC as well as our Washington lobbying firm, and no one so far has any information about the proposed detention center in Glendale. I promise to promptly share any information I receive about this matter with you.

As we approach New Year's Day, I have provided some details for adjustments to city business hours, as well as information about the use of fireworks below.

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 warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a safe and happy New Year ahead!

Best Regards,

Lauren Tolmachoff

Glendale City Council, Cholla District

623-930-2247

LTolmachoff@GlendaleAZ.com

City Offices and Glendale Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1 and reopen on Jan. 2.

Glendale residents only need to remember three holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day - when curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed. On all other days, including federal holidays, collection will follow the regular schedule.

Upcoming New Year's Day Holiday Schedule:

• Thursday collection (Jan. 1) moves to Friday (Jan. 2)
• Friday collection (Jan. 2) moves to Saturday (Jan. 3)

The City has provided a short video with tips on items that can and cannot be recycled related to the holidays.

The City of Glendale Municipal Landfill located at 11480 W. Glendale Ave. is closed on Jan. 1 and reopens on Jan. 2 with normal operating hours (7:30 AM - 4 PM).

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center (FRAC) will be closed on Jan. 1 and then reopen for normal hours on Jan. 2. For more information about all Parks and Recreation services and programs, call 623-930-2820.

Paratransit and ADA Public Transportation will not be impacted by New Year's Day closures. GUS Bus 1 will operate on Jan. 1 from 8 AM to 6 PM, but GUS Bus 2 and 3 will not be in service. Visit Valley Metro to plan your next trip or contact Customer Service at 602-253-5000.

Visit the City Web Site for a full press release on all holiday hour impacts.

While many residents enjoy the use of fireworks during the holidays, please be respectful of your neighbors, and remember to follow Arizona state law and Glendale City Code.

State law (ARS 36-1601) allows only ground-mounted or hand-held sparklers that don't fly up in the air between Dec. 24 through Jan. 3. No fireworks are allowed in Glendale between 12:30 AM - 7 AM.

Illegal use of fireworks may be reported to the Glendale Police Department non-emergency line at 623-930-3000. Visit the Fireworks FAQ page on the City Police Department web site for more information.

CHOLLA DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

Foothills Coffeehouse Live Acoustic Music at Foothills Library: Jan. 5, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Join us on the first Monday evening of every month for acoustic music performed by local musicians. On Jan. 5, High Strung - Dulcimers; Ice Machine - Irish ballads, folk music and old-time mountain tunes.

Tween Art-repreneurs Mini Piñata Workshop at Foothills Library: Jan. 8, 6 PM - 7 PM

Tweens, ages 9-11, can celebrate the New Year with a custom mini Piñata! Learn how to assemble your creation with cardboard, tissue paper, and glue. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. Registration will open on Jan. 1 at 10 AM. Please register each tween individually. Visit the web site for details.

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 between Union Hills Drive and Beardsley Road, and between 75th Avenue and the Loop 101 – Crack sealing to begin Jan. 5 to prepare for a Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to begin in May.
• Lone Cactus Drive, just west of Arrowhead Loop Road and 61st Avenue, just east of Arrowhead Loop Road – Mill and overlay to begin Jan.19.
• Rose Garden Lane, Lone Cactus Drive and 61st Drive, just east of Arrowhead Loop Road - Mill and overlay to begin Jan. 19.
• 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.
• 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.

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:

Upcoming Traffic Control Next Week:

• Loop 101 will be narrowed to two lanes nightly from 9 PM - 5 AM in the following locations:
• Monday, Jan. 5 - Tuesday, Jan. 6: Westbound Loop 101 between 51st and 59th Avenues
• Monday, Jan. 5 - Tuesday, Jan. 6: Eastbound Loop 101 between Union Hills Drive and 75th Avenue
• Tuesday, Jan. 6 - Wednesday, Jan. 7: Westbound Loop 101 between 67th and 75th Avenues
• The eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 35th Avenue will be closed from 9 PM Tuesday, Jan. 6 to 5 AM Wednesday, Jan. 7.
• The eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) will be closed between 37th and 35th Avenues from 9 PM Tuesday, Jan. 6 to 5 AM Wednesday, Jan. 7.
• North and southbound 51st Avenue will be closed at Loop 101 nightly from 10 PM - 5 AM beginning Wednesday night, Jan. 7 and ending the morning of Friday, Jan. 9.
• DEOUTR: Drivers may use the east and westbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 35th or 59th Avenues to get around the closure.

Long-Term Ramp Closures:

These ramps are expected to open by Monday, Jan. 5:

• The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 51st Avenue
• The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 59th Avenue
• The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 67th Avenue

Upcoming 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 eastbound off-ramp at 67th Avenue will close on Jan. 12.
• DETOUR: Eastbound drivers may consider exiting at 75th Avenue and taking the frontage road (Beardsley) to 67th Ave, or exiting at 59th Ave.
• The eastbound on-ramp at 51st Avenue will close on Jan. 19.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound frontage road to access Loop 101 at 35th Avenue or using eastbound on-ramp at 59th Avenue.
• The eastbound off-ramp at 35th Avenue will close on Jan. 26.
• DETOUR: Eastbound drivers may consider exiting at 51st or 27th Avenues.

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.

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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