Final Downtown Tempe Streetscape Construction Meeting July 2026

This was the final construction meeting for the Downtown Tempe Streetscape project held on July 16, 2026, involving city officials and the contractor, Garner Construction. The meeting reviewed completed work including pavement, landscaping, and decorative elements, and outlined remaining punch list items such as manhole repairs, curb stripping removals, and final striping. Specific upcoming work dates were provided, including a short road repair on Second Street and a brief road closure for paving at Maple and 6th Avenue. Communication plans for merchants and the public were discussed, including newsletters, a promotional campaign to encourage local shopping, and a grand reopening event scheduled for October 23, 2026. The meeting emphasized coordination to minimize disruption to businesses and traffic during final construction activities.