ADOT holding public hearing for proposed intersection project at Grand Avenue, 35th Avenue and Indian School Road 

Public encouraged to attend Oct. 25 hearing; provide comments through Nov. 27

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in coordination with the city of Phoenix and Maricopa Association of Governments, is hosting a public hearing Oct. 25 to provide an opportunity for public review and comments on an engineering and environmental study for a proposed intersection improvement project at US 60 (Grand Avenue), 35th Avenue and Indian School Road (known as the Grand-35 Study). Proposed improvements include raising 35th Avenue above Grand Avenue to create an elevated intersection, improving traffic operations, enhancing safety, improving pedestrian and bicycle facilities and reducing vehicle/train conflicts.

PUBLIC HEARING

DATE/LOCATION                                           AGENDA

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m.                5:30 – 6 p.m. Doors Open/Open House

Heard Elementary School                               6 – 6:30 p.m. Formal Presentation

2301 W. Thomas Rd.,                                     6:30 – 7 p.m. Formal Public Comments/Open House

Phoenix, AZ 85015

The proposed improvements are identified in a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Design Concept Report (DCR) for the  Draft EA and DCR, which are available for public review and comment through Nov. 27. These documents evaluate the Preferred Build Alternative compared to the No-Build (do nothing) Alternative. The Draft EA and DCR are available on the study website at www.adotgrand35study.com. Copies of the documents can be viewed at the following locations:

• Yucca Library | 602-262-4636, 5648 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015

• Palo Verde Library | 602-262-4636, 4404 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031

Comments on the Grand-35 Study Draft EA and DCR can be made through Nov. 27, 2023. All comments received during the comment period will be documented and responded to in the Grand-35 Study Final EA and DCR. All comment methods are considered equal.

HOW TO COMMENT

• Attend the in-person public hearing to provide written/verbal comments
• Submit online through our comment form or comment map: www.adotgrand35study.com
• Email: ADOTGrand35Study@hdrinc.com
• Call: 602.474.3952 
• Mail: ADOT Grand-35 Study c/o HDR, Inc. 20 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 2500 Phoenix, AZ 85012

Can't make it to the hearing?

You can view the hearing materials and presentation in English, Spanish and Vietnamese on the study website at www.adotgrand35study.com.

Need Assistance?

To request translated material, interpretation or accessibility services, or if you do not have access to the technology needed to review the study information online, please contact Nancy Becerra at

623.695.7411 or ngbecerra@azdot.gov.

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact Nancy Becerra at 623.695.7411 or ngbecerra@ azdot.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation.

De acuerdo con el título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 y la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés), el Departamento de Transporte de Arizona (ADOT por sus siglas en inglés) no discrimina por raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, género o discapacidad. Personas que requieren asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) ya sea por el idioma o por discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con Nancy Becerra al 623.695.7411 ó ngbecerra@azdot.gov. Las solicitudes deben hacerse lo más pronto posible para asegurar que el equipo encargado del proyecto tenga la oportunidad de hacer los arreglos necesarios