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Tempe says Mill Avenue streetscape Phase 3 is underway; crews will return in summer for roadway work
Summary
City staff told downtown stakeholders the Mill Avenue streetscape project has completed most mid‑block sidewalk work and nearly finished bump‑outs, with remaining landscaping, banner pole and wiring work this winter and a return in summer for asphalt/roadway work; staff also outlined merchant outreach and parking tools.
City of Tempe project staff updated downtown business owners and stakeholders on the Mill Avenue streetscape improvements during a January virtual briefing, saying Phase 3 is under way and most mid‑block sidewalk work is complete.
The project coordinator, Josh, who identified himself as the city construction project coordinator overseeing the work, said crews have installed new sidewalk pavers, added ADA ramps and expanded pedestrian spaces known as bump‑outs. He said the team also upgraded electrical and irrigation systems to support downtown events, installed bus shelters and implemented a new tree and landscape palette.
Why it matters: The work changes curbside access and pedestrian flow along a key downtown corridor and will require coordinated access plans for businesses when crews return to resurface the roadway.
Details of the work and schedule Ben, a project staff member who presented photographs during the update, walked through…
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