Light-rail project has turned Phoenix into a construction maze, but work progressing nicely

Workers continue to make progress on the South Central Extension Downtown Hub project in Phoenix.

With light-rail construction happening throughout the city of Phoenix, drivers are complaining about confusing markings and barriers.

However, Valley Metro is hoping the confusion will subside in the coming weeks as crews continue to work on the South Central Extension Downtown Hub project. One particular trouble spot is an angled intersection at 5^th Street and Jefferson across from Chase Field. Drivers often miss a marked stopping point and end up sitting on light-rail tracks. That intersection, however, will be closed come May 13.

Phase 1 is set to be completed in the next couple of days. On May 11 crews were installing special trackwork at the Central Avenue and Washington intersection. That work will continue until July 2.

Phase 2 also will begin on May 13. Jefferson Avenue will be closed from 1^st Avenue to

Central and there will be turn restrictions traveling from Washington onto 1^st Avenue and Jefferson onto 1^st Avenue.

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