US 60 (Grand Avenue), 35th Avenue and Indian School Road Intersection Improvements

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in coordination with the City of Phoenix and Maricopa Association of Governments, is designing improvements to the intersection of US 60 (Grand Avenue), 35th Avenue and Indian School Road.

The Grand-35 Project will reconstruct the intersection of Grand Avenue, 35th Avenue and Indian School Road to improve traffic flow and safety and reduce vehicle-train conflicts. The project will create a new elevated intersection of 35th Avenue and Indian School Road over Grand Avenue, allowing traffic on Grand Avenue to flow freely and eliminating vehicle crossings with the BNSF Railroad. The project will also include modifying other local roadways in the area to provide connectivity and maintain access to properties. 

ADOT released the final Environmental Assessment and Design Concept Report and a Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed project in spring 2025, which allowed the project to advance to the final design phase and begin needed right of way acquisition. The project is currently in the final design phase with construction expected to begin in summer 2027.

To review the final Environmental Assessment, click on the links below to the document sections:

To review the final Design Concept Report click on the link below:

Project improvements include:

• Shifting 35th Avenue to the west. 35th Avenue would also be elevated to create a new intersection with Indian School Road.
• Indian School Road would be shifted to the north and would be elevated to create a new intersection with 35th Avenue.
• Both 35th Avenue and Indian School Road would pass over Grand Avenue and the BNSF Railway.
• An elevated signalized intersection would be created between 35th Avenue and Indian School Road.
• 35th Avenue would maintain two lanes in the southbound and three lanes in the northbound directions and will accommodate the addition of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
• Three lanes would be provided in each direction of travel on Indian School Road.
• Three lanes would be provided in each direction of travel on Grand Avenue and Grand Avenue would remain at-grade.
• Glenrosa Avenue would be extended to the west to create a new connector road that would restore connectivity between 35th Avenue and Grand Avenue.
• West of 35th Avenue, Clarendon Avenue would be realigned to connect to Clarendon Avenue east of 35th Avenue and eliminate the existing offset intersection at 35th Avenue.
• 33rd Avenue would be extended north of Indian School Road and a new east-west local road would extend from 33rd Avenue to 35th Avenue. 33rd Drive would connect to the new east-west local road.

Project Area

Aerial plan view of new roadway alignments and bridges for the project.

Rendering of project showing a new elevated intersection of 35th Avenue and Indian School Road over US 60/Grand Avenue.

Public Meeting

Attend the public meeting  to learn about the current design plans and anticipated construction phasing for the improvements.

The public meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 22:

IN-PERSON
Alhambra High School Cafeteria
3839 W Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85019 or 

ONLINE VIA ZOOM:
Register at: bit.ly/Grand-35
Call-In: 253.205.0468
Meeting ID: 941 5782 8758

Meeting Agenda
5:30 p.m. Open House (in-person only)
6 p.m. Presentation*
6:30 p.m. Questions/Comments
*The presentation will be available in English and Spanish

Project Purpose and Need

The purpose and need of this project is to:

• Improve traffic flow and reduce delays at the intersection.
• Reduce crashes.
• Reduce vehicle-train conflicts.

Study Process

Public Hearing/Meetings

Oct. 25. 2023 Hearing Documents and Presentations

• Public Hearing Presentation (English)
• Public Hearing Presentation (Spanish)
• Public Hearing Presentation (Vietnamese)
• Direct Mailer (English)
• Direct Mailer (Spanish)
• Draft Environmental Assessment
• Appendix A: Right-of-Way Acquisition Table
• Appendix B: Socioeconomic and Environmental Justice Technical Report
• Appendix C: Air Quality Technical Report
• Appendix D: Noise Analysis Technical Report
• Appendix E: Visual Viewpoints
• Appendix F: Hazardous Materials Supporting Documentation
• Appendix G: Public Involvement Supporting Documentation
• Appendix H: Agency Coordination Supporting Documentation
• Initial Design Concept Report

January 31, 2023 Meeting Documents and Presentations

• Public Involvement and Alternatives Meeting Summary
• Poster (English and Spanish)
• Poster (English and Vietnamese)
• Fact Sheet (English)
• Fact Sheet (Spanish)
• Fact Sheet (Vietnamese)
• English Presentation
• Spanish Presentation - Presentación en Español
• Vietnamese Presentation - Bài Thuyết Trình Tiếng Việt

October 22, 2020 Public Scoping Meeting

• Fact Sheet 
• Public Scoping Meeting Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Right-of-Way Acquisition

Right-of-Way Acquisition Facts

• Acquisitions and Relocations will be performed in accordance with Public Law 91-646, The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 (49 CFR Part 24).
• If it has been determined that a property is to be acquired as part of a project, an appraisal will be performed to determine the fair market value of the property.
• If a property owner does not agree with the determined valuation, they can obtain an appraisal at their own expense and submit it to ADOT for review and consideration. Relocated housing must be decent, safe and sanitary.
• Replacement housing assistance can be made within the general area based on availability.
• For more information visit azdot.gov/acquisition and https://highways.dot.gov/fed-aid-essentials/videos/right-way/uniform-act-relocation-assistance

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ADOT welcomes your questions and comments. Please contact us in any of these ways:

• Phone: ADOT Community Relations Project Manager: 623.695.7411 
• Email: Nancy Becerra at [email protected]
• Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007