Light-rail project has turned Phoenix into a construction maze, but work progressing nicely
With light-rail construction happening throughout the city of Phoenix, drivers are complaining about confusing markings and barriers.
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Valley Metro building new track in downtown Phoenix
It seems that transit construction stories abound these days. This reflects a commitment of local government and transit agencies to provide strong transit infrastructure to efficiently move passengers in and around cities, providing passenger convenience and environmental benefits.
Key rail projects across the U.S. make significant progress
Railway Track & Structures magazine takes a closer look at four rail projects going on this year.
Watch: Valley Metro crews complete bridge work over I-17
Valley Metro has achieved a major milestone in bridge construction along its line.
Valley Metro Northwest Extension II bridge construction temporarily closes I-17
A stretch of Interstate 17 between Northern and Peoria avenues in Phoenix will be closed over the weekend of January 14-17 for construction of Valley Metro light rail bridges over the freeway north of Dunlap Avenue.
Valley Metro’s Northwest Extension full funding advances to Congress for review
Federal and local leaders are pleased to see the $158 million Capital Investment Grant (CIG) for Valley Metro’s Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II (NWE II) advance to Congress for review.
Valley Metro in Phoenix kicks off construction of new light-rail line
Construction on a new 1.6-mile extension of light rail, which will include the system’s first elevated station, is now underway. Crews have begun utility relocation, the first phase of construction, on the
Valley Metro to celebrate Gilbert Road light rail extension opening
Arizona’s Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (Valley Metro) light-rail transit (LRT) line will open a 1.9-mile Gilbert Road extension to the public at a community celebration May 18.
Arizona’s Valley Metro opens new 50th St Station, focusing on accessibility
Local government leaders and community members gathered April 25 to celebrate the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority’s (Valley Metro) opening of the new 50th Street Station along Washington Street in Phoenix,
Valley Metro CIG grant fully funded
Valley Metro, in partnership with the city of Tempe, Ariz., has received the full $75 million in funds allocated through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grants (CIG) in support of