Cholla District Weekly Update

Dear Cholla Residents,

As the weather heats up, I wanted to remind you of the various water conservation rebates available to City of Glendale water customers. The purpose of this rebate program is to encourage community water conservation efforts and water-efficiency upgrades that are proven to save water. Single-family residential properties that receive water service from the City of Glendale and are in good standing are eligible for the following rebates:

• New home xeriscape installation
• Existing home xeriscape conversion
• Replacement of older, inefficient irrigation with newer water-efficient landscape irrigation technology
• Replacement of older, inefficient tank toilets with WaterSense labeled toilets
• Replacement of older, inefficient clothes washers with ENERGY STAR labeled washers
• Removal of an in-ground swimming pool and/or spa

Visit the Water Conservation Rebates web page for terms and conditions, forms, and applications on ways to receive a rebate and conserve water.

Last week, I had the pleasure of joining students at Bicentennial South Elementary School to officially open a time capsule discovered during the Glendale City Hall remodel, sealed back in 1985. We were joined by former Glendale Mayor George Renner, who read the letter he placed inside over 40 years ago. I look forward to helping create and place a new time capsule once the newly renovated City Hall is completed this spring.

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.

Warm Regards,

Lauren Tolmachoff

Glendale City Council, Cholla District

623-930-2247

LTolmachoff@GlendaleAZ.com

CHOLLA DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

Lucky Trinket Make & Take at Foothills Library: Sunday, Mar. 15, 2 PM - 3:30 PM

Trinket lovers unite to share creativity and make new friends. Participants can bring small items like buttons, jewelry, keychains, stickers, toys, or handmade items to trade with other participants or the presenter. We will also have craft stations to make trinkets. Open to teens 12-18. Click here for more information.

Coffee with a Cop Foothills Division at Applebee's: Tuesday, Mar. 24, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us for lunch at Applebee's, 5880 W. Peoria Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302. Come meet your local police officers from the Foothills Division. Click here for more information.

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 an interactive dashboard of City of Glendale Road Closures and Restrictions

• 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) – Slurry Seal application is currently taking place.
• Streets between Union Hills Drive and Beardsley Road, and between 75th Avenue and the Loop 101 – Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to begin in April.
• 59th Avenue, Bell Road to Union Hills Drive - Slurry Seal application in mid-April.
• 83rd Avenue, Bell Road to Union Hills Drive - Slurry Seal application during night hours in late April.
• Sack Drive and 64th Avenue on the northeast corner of Union Hills and 67th Avenue - Slurry Seal application in early May.
• 51st Avenue, between Beardsley Road and Tonopah Drive - Slurry Seal application has been postponed to late 2026 or early 2027 to accommodate the current Loop 101 Improvements Project.

67th Avenue Corridor Improvements Project Update (City of Peoria)

The City of Peoria's 67th Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road will widen 67th Avenue to three travel lanes in each direction and includes bike lanes, curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, and drainage components to complete the streetscape. As this area is adjacent to the Cholla District, click here for all the latest construction updates to see how it impacts your drive.

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. You can subscribe to automatic project updates with this link.

Upcoming Restrictions & Closures:

• North and southbound 75th Avenue will be closed between Aspera Blvd. and just south of Loop 101 from 10 PM, Friday, Mar. 6 through 6 PM, Sunday, Mar. 8. The east and westbound Loop 101 off-ramps at 75th Avenue and the westbound frontage road (Beardsley) starting at 71st Avenue also will be closed during this time.
• To access Loop 101 from 75th Avenue: Southbound 75th Avenue drivers may consider using 67th or 83rd Avenues. Northbound 75th Avenue traffic may use Union Hills Drive or the eastbound frontage road to 67th Avenue.
• To access northbound 75th Avenue from Loop 101: Eastbound traffic may exit at Union Hills Drive, travel west to 83rd Avenue and north to Deer Valley Road. Westbound traffic may exit at 67th Avenue and travel north to Deer Valley Road.
• To access southbound 75th Avenue from Loop 101: Westbound Loop 101 drivers may exit at 67th Avenue. Eastbound Loop 101 traffic should exit at Union Hills Drive and travel east to 75th Avenue.
• Drivers wanting to continue on 75th Avenue may consider using Union Hills Drive or Deer Valley Road to get around the closure.
• North & southbound 35th Avenue will be closed from 10 PM Friday, Mar. 6 to 6 PM Sunday, Mar. 8.
• DETOUR: Drivers may use the east and westbound frontage roads to travel around the closure.
• The westbound Beardsley frontage road will be closed between 67th and 75th Avenues from 10 PM Monday, March 9 to 5 AM, Tuesday, March 10.

Ongoing Restrictions & Closures:

• The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 75th Avenue will close for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 PM Monday, March 9.
• DETOUR: Westbound drivers may exit at 67th Avenue and travel north to Deer Valley Road or south to Union Hills Drive to reach their destination.
• 75th Avenue will continue to be narrowed to one through lane in each direction between Rose Garden Lane and Arrowhead Clubhouse Drive through April.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider using 67th or 83rd Avenues to access 75th Avenue via Deer Valley Road or Union Hills Drive.
• The eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) is reduced to one lane between 37th and 35th Avenues through mid-April.

Upcoming & Ongoing Long Term Ramp Closures:

• The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 75th Avenue will close at 11:30 PM on Monday, Mar. 9 for approximately 60 days.
• DETOUR: Westbound drivers may exit at 67th Avenue and travel north to Deer Valley Road or south to Union Hills Drive to reach their destination. 75th Avenue will have ongoing lane restrictions between Loop 101 and Rose Garden Lane that are expected to end in mid-April.
• The eastbound Loop 101 on ramp at 67th Avenue will close for approximately 60 days, beginning 11:30 PM, Monday, Mar. 16.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking the eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 59th Avenue to access Loop 101.
• The eastbound Loop 101 off ramp at 59th Avenue will close for approximately 60 days, beginning 11:30 PM, Monday Mar. 23.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider exiting at 67th Avenue and using the eastbound frontage road to reach 59th Avenue.
• The eastbound Loop 101 on ramp at 75th Avenue is anticipated to open in early March.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the frontage road (Beardsley) or Union Hills Drive to 59th Avenue to access eastbound Loop 101.
• The eastbound Loop 101 off ramp at 67th Avenue is anticipated to open in mid-March.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider exiting at 75th Avenue and taking the frontage road (Beardsley) to 67th Avenue or exiting at 59th Avenue.
• The eastbound Loop 101 on ramp at 51st is anticipated to open in mid-March.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound frontage road to access Loop 101 at 35th Avenue or using the eastbound on ramp at 59th Avenue.
• The eastbound off-ramp at 35th Avenue is anticipated to open in late March.
• DETOUR: Eastbound drivers may consider exiting at 51st or 27th Avenues.

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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