NE Valley Times

The Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard underpass will be closed at Loop 101 from Sept. 6-9 for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) freeway improvement project. Eastbound traffic should use the frontage road to Raintree Drive, while westbound traffic should use the frontage road to Bell Road.

On Friday, Sept. 9, the intersection will reopen in a diamond configuration and remain reduced to two lanes east- and westbound and along the frontage road until fall 2025. Crews will restripe the intersection and install temporary traffic signals.

Diamond configuration interchanges are used throughout Scottsdale and other parts of Arizona. When complete, the reconfigured interchange will operate like the one at Indian School Road.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution when traveling in construction areas, follow detour signs, and plan ahead to avoid delays.

Additional closures include east- and westbound Bell Road at Loop 101 nightly from 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 to 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Detours include southbound frontage road to eastbound Frank Lloyd Wright to northbound frontage road to eastbound Bell Road; and northbound frontage road to southbound Pima Road to southbound frontage road to westbound Bell Road.

The project is part of ADOT's two-year initiative to add lanes and improve interchanges on Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road. “Stay in the Loop” by subscribing to project updates on ADOT's website.

September is National Preparedness Month. Residents are encouraged to prepare for potential emergencies by being READY: always prepared; SET: maintaining awareness of events that may force evacuation; and GO: evacuate immediately as instructed by emergency authorities.

The Street Operations division activates a 24/7 on-call program for storm-related damage on city streets. Streets crews work alongside Parks and Recreation and Facilities Management teams to remove trees and debris from roads.

Residents are advised not to drive around “Road Closed” signs or enter barricaded storm clean-up areas.

Alternatives such as flood diversion tubes, transportable flood fence barriers, and water absorbent cushions can be explored through local hardware stores for flood control instead of sandbags.

Residents should place brush and bulk collection piles away from meters, electrical boxes, lighting, and landscaping watering systems during monthly service collections.

Chase, one of Scottsdale Police Department’s crisis K9s, died after battling cancer just shy of his eighth birthday. Chase had been with the department since he was 11 months old serving as a member of the Police Crisis Intervention Service.

Scottsdale Police stated he was "the true spirit of service" who comforted victims, witnesses, and officers during difficult times. "We extend our gratitude to Chase for his years of service," they said on Facebook.

Public meetings scheduled for the week of Sept. 2 include:

- Industrial Development Authority: 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4

- Veterans Advisory Commission: 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4

- McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission: 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5

- Historic Preservation Commission: 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5

For the week of Sept. 9:

- City Council Special Meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept.10

- City Council Regular Meeting: 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept.10

Arizona Restaurant Week runs from Sept.20-29 featuring three-course prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants showcasing local chefs' culinary achievements.

The Arabian National Breeder finals take place from Sept.11-14 at WestWorld presenting halter/breeding showcases with prize money opportunities for breeders.

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market returns from Sept13-15 offering vintage treasures including furniture home décor vintage clothing handmade crafts among others at WestWorld

The September Civil War Roundtable features Robert D Jenkins Sr.'s lecture “The Cassville Affairs” focusing on Confederate strategy during Atlanta Campaign held on Tuesday September17 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library starting at6p m

Ongoing events include Scottsdale ArtWalk every Thursday evening specialty-themed Gold Palette ArtWalks once a month events hosted by Scottsdale Center Performing Arts McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Western Spirit Museum activities Sister Cities events among others

Scottsdale will host sustainability workshops on September11and16 interested participants can register online Join Housing Community Assistance Office Landlord Connection event featuring resources services landlords scheduled Wednesday September18at Paiute Neighborhood Center

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month CDC data indicates suicide deaths increased approximately26%in2022compared previous year Mental health support available via988crisis hotline24/7 Additionally city maintains pavement preservation projects improving parking lots driveways various facilities across Scottsdale

Investing Our Scottsdale video recap highlights ongoing completed Capital Improvement program projects Updates Organization Strategic Plan available new dashboard tracking progress objectives including drought management construction noise mitigation among others September also National Library Card Sign-Up Month encouraging residents obtain library cards participate card design contest teens ages13to18 New Podsdale episode discusses educational initiative Scottsdale Promise providing scholarships internships eligible residents graduates supported partnerships among city educational institutions ADOT seeking public input proposed updates Strategic Highway Safety Plan Active Transportation Safety Action Plan aimed reducing pedestrian bicyclist fatalities comments welcome until Friday September6by completing online survey emailing calling bilingual phone line mailing provided address

City summer kids’ camps saw participation increase11%over last summer Old Town Update Merchant Mixer attracted approximately80stakeholders Leisure Education offered over1000classes ranging fitness art special interest more Job opening Public Information Officer position available with competitive benefits supportive high-performance organization focused delivering mission Simply Better Service World-Class Community

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