Some Phoenix light rail stations to close this weekend for testing. Here's what to know
Light rail riders may have to make alternate transit plans this weekend due to testing by Valley Metro Rail system.
Several of the Valley Metro light rail stations will be closed while the system is tested in preparation for the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub this year.
The downtown Phoenix stations will be impacted all day and night on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2. Though trains will be operating in downtown Phoenix during testing, they are not available for passenger service except for picking up riders after the Phoenix Suns game on March 2.
Shuttle buses will transport riders to all stations between 44th Street/Washington and Roosevelt streets and Central Avenue stations during the weekend, Valley Metro said.
The South Central Extension/Downtown Hub is a project that includes a 5-mile light rail extension, a hub in downtown Phoenix, new stations, and public art. The goal is to connect south Phoenix to the regional light rail system, operating from downtown Phoenix to Baseline Road.
Van Buren Street/1st Avenue
Van Buren Street/Central Avenue
Jefferson Street/1st Avenue
Washington Street/Central Avenue
Third Street/Jefferson Street
Third Street/Washington Street
12th Street/Jefferson & 12th streets/Washington Street platforms
24th Street/Jefferson & 24th streets/Washington Street platforms
38th Street/Washington Street
Saturday, March 1: Shuttle buses will serve closed stations every 15 minutes
Sunday, March 2: Shuttle buses will serve closed stations every 20 minutes
For updates, download the Valley Metro App.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Several Phoenix Valley Metro light rail stations to close March 1-2
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
What is 'ready, set, go' and what does it have to do with Arizona wildfires? What to know
Even when a wildfire isn't burning nearby, you need to be ready to act if something changes quickly. When a blaze ignites near you or it's time to evacuate, you need to be able to know what to do and act quickly to escape sometimes fast-moving wildfires. To make the process easier for those who are recommended to evacuate, the Arizona Sheriffs Association has put together three simple steps under their 'ready, set, go' program. Here's what to know about the 'ready, set, go' program, what it means and how to keep your family safe during Arizona's ever-expanding wildfire season. Updates: The latest on wildfires in Arizona According to the Arizona Emergency Information Network, these steps can include: Ready: Make a family evacuation plan, build an emergency kit with the five P's (people and pet supplies, prescriptions, papers, personal needs and priceless items), keep up to date on local news and check in with those around you about their preparedness. Set: Identify the closest shelter or safe space to you, prepare to take your emergency kit, listen to public health officials and be ready to leave the area. Go: Evacuate immediately, understand that if you do not, emergency services may not be able to help you, stay on designated evacuation routes and avoid closed areas until told otherwise. One of the best ways to be prepared is to register for emergency alerts through your county or tribe. It is also recommended that you follow your local sheriff department's social media, since they're the ones responsible for issuing the orders. InciWeb, a wildfire tracking website operated by the U.S. Forest Service, is also a good place to get reliable information. Keeping up with the Arizona Department of Transportation on social media can help for highway evacuations as well. Experts say individuals should make sure they're going to an official site, not relying on word of mouth or gossip. Arizonans should be prepared not only for wildfires, but also for the potential of flooding and mudslides during the monsoon. Former Arizona Republic reporter Rachel Hunt contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: What does 'ready, set, go' mean for wildfires? What to know in Arizona
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Yahoo
SpaceX rocket launch could be visible in Arizona: When, where to see Falcon 9 lift off
Yet another SpaceX rocket should soon be visible in parts of Arizona's skies as it gets off the ground from neighboring California. For the sixth time in May, Elon Musk's commercial spaceflight company is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket bearing a batch of Starlink satellites for delivering to Earth's orbit. The liftoff is targeted for the afternoon of Saturday, May 31 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California. The mission would be the latest to deliver internet-beaming Starlink satellites into what's called low-Earth orbit – an altitude that allows for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly. But it's important to keep in mind that rocket launches can be – and often are – scrubbed or delayed due to any number of factors, including poor weather conditions or unexpected issues with spacecraft. Check back with the Arizona Republic for any updates on the impending rocket launch. Because of the launch site's proximity, Arizona residents across a large swath of the state may be able to witness the rocket soaring overhead. Here's what to know about the launch, as well as when and where to watch it: The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket could get off the ground as early as 1:10 p.m. PT Saturday, May 31, with backup opportunities available until 4:51 p.m., according to a launch alert from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California. If needed, additional launch opportunities are also available staring at 12:39 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 1. The launch, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to deliver 27 Starlink satellites, will take place from Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Following the delivery and deployment of the satellites, the Falcon 9 rocket's booster will aim to land on a SpaceX drone ship, nicknamed "Of Course I Still Love You," in the Pacific Ocean. This allows for SpaceX personnel to recover the booster so it can be reused in future spaceflights. SpaceX provides a livestream of the launch on its website beginning about five minutes before liftoff, along with updates on social media site X. Because of Arizona's proximity to the launch site, there's a good chance people there can see the spacecraft streak across the sky, especially at night or very early morning. Here's a list of some possible viewing locations compiled by the Arizona Republic, a USA TODAY Network publication. Dobbins Lookout, South Mountain, 10919 South Central Ave., Phoenix, Arizona Papago Park, 625 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona Fountain Hills, a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, which in 2018 was designated a Dark Sky Community with little light pollution Superstition Mountains, located 40 miles from the Greater Phoenix area in Arizona Cave Creek, a town in Maricopa County about 30 miles north of Fountain Hills, Arizona Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 Sky Harbor Blvd., Arizona, which has a parking garage that is popular for plane-watching Black Canyon City, an unincorporated community in Yavapai County, Arizona Any mountain park in Arizona , 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear, Arizona , 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye, Arizona , 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, Arizona , 6533 W. Phillips Road, Queen Creek, Arizona Monument Hill, a 150-foot slope located on 115th Avenue, in Arizona Space Exploration Technologies Corp., more widely known as SpaceX, is an astronautics company owned and co-founded by Elon Musk, the world's richest man. The commercial spaceflight company is contracted with NASA and the Department of Defense to use many of its spacecraft to help launch government missions. SpaceX also conducts many of its own rocket launches – most using its two-stage Falcon 9 rocket – including for private crewed missions and to deliver communication satellites to orbit. Owned by SpaceX founder Elon Musk, Starlink is a constellation of more than 6,700 satellites that provide internet service to customers around the world. SpaceX, a commercial spaceflight company, has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from Florida and California. While most satellite internet services operate from single geostationary satellites orbiting Earth at about 22,236 miles, Starlink is a constellation of thousands of satellites that operate from a low-Earth orbit, about 341 miles up. That allows Starlink's satellites to have lower latency and data time between user and the satellite, improving performance of things like streaming, online gaming and video calls. This article has been updated to add new information. Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: California rocket launch: SpaceX Falcon 9 may be visible in Arizona
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Yahoo
Portions of several freeways in metro Phoenix will close this weekend: What to know
A few closures and lane restrictions were scheduled for the weekend due to improvement projects along parts of Phoenix-area freeways, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The right lanes of the east and westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will be closed near 51st Avenue all weekend while the westbound Loop 202 was scheduled to be closed May 31 between Gilbert and Cooper roads. The northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway) ramp to westbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) was expected to be closed overnight June 1 to June 2. Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan on using detours as needed, ADOT said. Schedules were subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors, ADOT said. Motorists can check the AZ511 app or call 511 to see real-time highway conditions. Here's what you need to know about traffic closures from May 30 through June 2. The right lanes near 51st Avenue will be closed 10 p.m. May 30 to 5 a.m. June 2 for bridge work, ADOT confirmed. Plan for 51st Avenue to be closed in both directions at Loop 101. Detours: Consider using other nearby cross streets including 35th or 59th avenues. Westbound Loop 202 will be closed between Gilbert and Cooper roads from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 31 for work on a widening project, ADOT said. Westbound Loop 202 on-ramps at Santan Village Parkway, Val Vista Drive and Lindsay Road will be closed, along with the westbound Loop 202 frontage road between Lindsay and Gilbert roads. The eastbound Loop 202 HOV lane will additionally be closed between Cooper and Gilbert roads, ADOT confirmed. Detours: Consider using westbound Pecos or Germann roads to travel beyond the closure or taking westbound U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway). The northbound Loop 101 ramp to westbound Loop 202 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. June 1 to 4 a.m. June 2 for pavement maintenance, according to ADOT. Detours: Drivers can consider traveling onto eastbound Loop 202 and exiting at Dobson Road before turning to enter westbound Loop 202. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix area freeways affected by closures this weekend: What to know
