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Mill Ave Refresh Project: Construction Updates ðŸš§


Get the most current information about the Mill Ave Refresh project. Including details on street closures, project status updates, helpful information for businesses, and more! 

This page is specifically for Downtown Tempe businesses impacted by the construction. For information about the project, we recommend visiting our Mill Ave Refresh Project page

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Project Overview

This project is part of City of Tempe's "Refresh Tempe" initiative. This is the first major renovation in almost 40 years. The goal is to improve quality of life for everyone in Tempe by enhancing amenities and infrastructure through a phased (block by block) project that will bring exciting and much needed features over the next few years. 

Lush, Shady Tree Canopy
New Electric and Irrigation Lines
Modernized Parking and Pedestrian Areas
Enhanced Paving and Crossings
Tempe History Lithomosaics
String Lighting and Monument Signs

Construction Updates from Ally

Southbound Mill Avenue is closed to vehicular traffic from Fifth Street to University Drive for the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project through August 8. While work hours are primarily between 2 a.m. and 4 p.m., intermittent restrictions will occur on Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh streets. Transit services will still operate, with some detours and temporary interruptions for the Streetcar.