Olive Avenue widening begins near Loop 303
MCDOT has begun widening 2.5 miles of Olive Avenue near Loop 303, adding four travel lanes, two signals and drainage work through early 2028.
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Charli XCX cancels Wednesday Glendale concert
Charli XCX’s Oct. 21 concert at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale is canceled. Ticketmaster buyers should receive automatic refunds.
Lufthansa will launch nonstop Phoenix–Munich flights in 2027
Lufthansa will begin year-round Phoenix–Munich flights Aug. 3, 2027, using an Airbus A350 three days a week. See the schedule and connections.
NWS review details 2-inch hail near Glendale in October storm
An NWS review says the Oct. 20-22 supercell formed south of Avondale and brought 2-inch hail and 60 mph winds to the Glendale-Phoenix area.
PHXLink launches as I-10 West RAPID expands
PHXLink and expanded I-10 West RAPID service launched Oct. 26. The Android app is available, while iPhone riders must book online or by phone.
108th Drive closure postponed; 107th starts Nov. 2
MCDOT postponed the 108th Drive closure because of weather. The 107th Avenue closure remains scheduled from Nov. 2 through Nov. 25.
Arizona asks to join Colorado River lawsuit over cuts
Arizona filed to join Nevada’s Colorado River lawsuit, seeking to protect CAP supplies as West Valley cities prepare for 2027 and 2028 cuts.
Peoria Pathways opens at former Pioneer campus
Peoria Unified has opened Peoria Pathways at the former Pioneer Elementary campus in Glendale, combining four alternative-education programs.
ADOT seeks designer for $53M Loop 303 interchange at 96th Avenue
ADOT is seeking a designer for a $53 million Loop 303 interchange at 96th Avenue in Peoria, with four ramps, a six-lane bridge and bike lanes.
El Mirage Road Extension to Connect Loop 303 and Jomax: Route, Timeline and What Changes
El Mirage Road’s Loop 303–Jomax extension is in final design. See the route, three planned roundabouts, 2028 construction target and Oct. 21 meeting details.