Construction began in mid-July on improvements to 68^th St. between Indian School and Camelback roads. Major construction work will be completed in mid-December with final adjustments to the project taking place in January.

Sidewalks will be built on both sides of 68^th St. to fill a gap in pedestrian accessibility and improve safety along this corridor. The project will include asphalt improvements and the replacement of streetlights with new LED fixtures. Construction work will also upgrade the storm drain infrastructure under the roadway.

This project was created in response to a citizen request and was added to the city’s capital improvement plan by the City Council.

In general, work will begin on the east side of 68th Street to build both the storm drain and the sidewalk improvements and then move the west side of the street.

The following restrictions will be in place beginning July 20 through mid-August.

• Partial closure of Lafayette Blvd. at 68th Street. One way traffic with a flagman will be in place from 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Two lanes of traffic maintained on 68th Street in both directions.
• Limited left and right turns throughout the project corridor.
• All homeowners who live directly on 68th Street will have access to their driveways and will be contacted before work takes place in front of their homes.

In general, work will take place Monday – Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Occasional night and weekend work may be needed. Traffic restrictions will be in place during working hours and will change throughout the project as work progresses.

A community public meeting was held on May 15 at Scottsdale Stadium. View the presentation that was given at the meeting to learn more about the project.

The city held one-on-one meetings with property owners whose homes front 68th Street in April 2024.

• Design: Summer 2023 – Winter 2024/25
• Public Outreach: Spring - Winter 2024/25
• Construction Start: Summer 2026
• Construction Complete: Winter 2026/27