City map shows finalized traffic patterns for Grand Ave intersections in Bell-Grand project area
Surprise, AZ (January 17, 2017) The ramps connecting Grand Avenue to the Bell Road Bridge are set to reopen before the end of February! City staff reported to City Council, in Tuesday’s Work Session, that these improvements will result in driving pattern changes. The city has created a map to help you navigate the area and safely access the new connections.
The Bell-Grand Traffic Pattern Map focuses on the intersections at Grand and Bell Grande Drive; Grand and Bell Road; and Grand and Towne Center Drive. Here are the biggest changes you will encounter:
- An active traffic signal on the top of the Bell Road Bridge will direct traffic movements from the new on-off ramps to and from Grand Avenue;
- Traffic descending the westbound Grand Avenue ramps will merge into Grand Avenue traffic prior to approaching the Towne Center Drive intersection. Shoppers will note dual lefts at the intersection to get into the commercial area;
- There will be NO access to Bell Grande Drive for traffic coming off of the eastbound Grand Avenue ramp from Bell. If you want to shop at Surprise Marketplace, stay on Bell and enter the parking lot by the Chick-fil-A driveway at the bottom of the bridge;
- And motorists traveling on Grand Avenue in either direction that want to access Bell Road should be in the left lane to access the ramps. At the top of the ramps there will be dual left lanes and one right lane to connect you to Bell.
The map complements the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) interchange video that provides an animated portrayal of how motorists will access Bell Road from westbound Grand Avenue when the ramps open next month.
Additionally, the city has identified the ‘Top 5 Driving Pattern Changes to Know’ to assist residents with navigating the area.
The Bell-Grand project is scheduled to be completed prior to the first Spring Training game at Surprise Stadium on February 25.
For more information about the Bell-Grand project, visit surpriseaz.gov/bellandgrand
Classic folk characters educate Surprise residents on sanitation practices
Surprise, AZ (January 11, 2017) Recycling Wise in Surprise is getting a little more magical with the rollout of a reimagined sanitation campaign. Beginning this month, residents can expect to see six new fun, vibrant designs on the billboard panels of the city’s sanitation trucks.
The colorful images were designed to immediately capture residents’ attention and create a feeling of nostalgia by using classic fairy tale characters to educate residents about proper sanitation and recycling practices.
From recycling contamination, to overstuffing bins, and even reminding residents of the availability of bulk trash pick-up and Household Hazardous Waste events, the whimsical images are sure to grab the attention of children and adults alike.
Residents serviced by Surprise recycling and sanitation can expect to see the designs on the trucks before the end of the month.
Learn more about Recycling Wise in Surprise at surpriseaz.gov/recycle and ‘like’ us on Facebook, facebook.com/RecycleWiseinSurprise.
Free wellness classes on concussions and cognition, brain function
Surprise, AZ (January 11, 2017) Health and wellness are important for a thriving community, and the City of Surprise is hosting a series of free wellness classes to help keep residents educated and informed on a variety of topics.
Coming up in the series:
Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Concussion – January 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
This class, taught by Dr. Nicole Oberdorf, physical therapist with Banner Health and the Banner Concussion Center, will cover common concussion symptoms, how school and life affect a patient following concussion, appropriate management of people with concussion and concussion prevention.
The class will be held in the auditorium of the Surprise Public Safety Building, located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza.
For information or to register, contact Ruby Sitea at 623.222.3242 or ruby.sitea@surpriseaz.gov.
Are You Losing Your Mind or Are You Normal? Some Thoughts on Cognition – February 7, 10-11:30 a.m.
This class, taught by Sue Clyburn, speech pathologist with Banner Health, will cover normal changes in thinking and memory as we age; changes or behaviors that may be indicative of dementia; lifestyle strategies and changes that can be made to preserve brain function. The presentation will include brain-challenging puzzles.
The class will be held in the auditorium of the Surprise Public Safety Building, located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza.
For information or to register, contact Ruby Sitea at 623.222.3242 or ruby.sitea@surpriseaz.gov.
Disclaimer: Information in seminars and classes sponsored by the City are a public service and should not be construed as advice or representation of any specific business, company, individual business owners, brokers or affiliations. The City does not endorse any particular business, product or speaker. Any information presented does not reflect the opinion or position of the City.