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Nightly north- and southbound lane restrictions planned on State Route 51 Aug. 18-21

51Southbound SR 51 restricted between Bethany Home and Indian School roads this weekend (Aug. 21-24)

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Phoenix area drivers to plan for the following lane restrictions and ramp closures for diamond grinding work as part of the State Route 51 pavement rehabilitation project between Interstate 10 (Papago Freeway) and Shea Boulevard:

Weeknight Lane Restrictions (Aug. 18-21)

  • Northbound SR 51 will be narrowed to one lane between Colter Street (north of Camelback Road) and Bethany Home Road nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Tuesday, Aug. 18, and ending Thursday morning, Aug. 20. The following ramps will be CLOSED at this time:

    • The northbound SR 51 on-ramp at Colter Street/18th Street and off-ramp at Bethany Home Road

  • Southbound SR 51 will be narrowed to one lane between Bethany Home and Indian School roads nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Tuesday, Aug. 18, and ending Friday morning, Aug. 21.

Weekend Lane Restrictions (Aug. 21-24)

  • Southbound SR 51 will be narrowed to two lanes between Bethany Home and Indian School roads from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24. The following ramps will be CLOSED at this time:

    • The southbound SR 51 on-ramp at Highland Avenue off-ramp at Indian School Road

REMINDER: Ongoing Long-Term Lane Restrictions

  • Northbound SR 51 is narrowed to two lanes from Highland Avenue to Camelback Road. The restrictions are expected to be in place through September.

    • NOTE: The northbound HOV and adjacent left lane are open for all traffic within the work zone, including during normally restricted rush hours. Please adhere to the lower speed limit, focus on safe merging and stay alert. ADOT advises drivers to plan for delays during peak travel times approaching the work zone and to consider alternate routes, including northbound Interstate 17.

NOTE: The currently uneven pavement conditions and asphalt remaining on SR 51 bridge decks are a temporary result of the required asphalt removal work completed the weekend of May 8-11. This is NOT the finished surface of the freeway. The remaining asphalt will be removed during upcoming bridge work. The freeway and ramps will be resurfaced to create a smooth driving surface using a treatment called diamond grinding. ADOT appreciates your patience as the project progresses over the next several months.

ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

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Save Water with a FREE Efficiency Consultation at Your Home or Business

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Red Light Camera are now Active!!!

The city of Phoenix has installed and activated red light cameras in11 intersections and 5 school zones in high problem areas around Phoenix. Warning will be given the first month, then ticketing will begin. The city plans to rotate locations monthly. The [plans include a camera on Cave Creek road near us in the near future.

Crescent Hotel

Old Crescent Hotel to Be Apartments!

Every time I pass Dunlap and the I-17, it makes me sad to see the beautiful old trees dying and the disrepair of the old Crescent Hotel. The news is that it will be converted to a residential development. Plans are in place to build 258 apartment units, ranging from studio to two-bedroom living spaces.

They say, “there will be and emphasis on attainable luxury, the development will offer high quality amenities at an accessible price points. The property will be renamed to The Crescent and will be an important factor to the housing situation as the Metro District continues to develop.”


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Kris’s Fresh Frybread

8911 N Central Avenue

New restaurant serves, taco burritos, stews, deserts in addition to Frybread. (menu on line)

https://KrisFreshFrybread.com

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Ikea

Approx 4701 E Cactus Road

OPEN This is a smaller version of the Ikea we all love. This is in the location of the closed Hobby Lobby in the PV mall area Signs are already up and they are hiring

https://Ikea.com

Announcement for the opening of Black Diamond Supply store, delayed until late 2025, located at 12th Street and Northern. The image shows a building with black Diamond Supply signs, and a blue sky background.

Black Diamond Supply

Northwest Corner of `12th Street and Northern

Locally Owned. Now Open. Sells Conduit, wires, fuses and other electrical supplies.

https://BlackDiamondSupply.com

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Slate by Nik Fields

8801 N Central Avenue

Now Open Wine bar in Timo’s former location. A new endeavor by Celebrity Chef Nik Fields. Wine, food, ambiance.

https://SlatebyNikFields.com

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Coming Soon Aldi’s on 12th Street

7830 N 12th Street

Coming soon, per information from Council District 3 & 6. In the former location of the 99 Cents only store, Southwest corner of 12th street and Northeren

https://Aldis.us