The Gilbert Road Extension will extend light rail on Main Street from Mesa Drive to Gilbert Road in Mesa. At Gilbert Road, there are significant transit connections and the ability to serve the growing transit demand in the East Valley. This extension will attract new riders and increase development opportunities in central Mesa.
Vehicle and system testing is underway. Testing ensures that we operate a safe and reliable system and is a critical step in completing the project. Testing includes items such as vehicle clearance at stations, the overhead electrification system, traffic signal coordination, and the switches that allow the trains to move from track to track. During testing, use extra caution when traveling in the area, as trains will be running on Main Street from Mesa Drive to Gilbert Road.
A new roundabout is also open at Main St./Horne. Learn more about the roundabout here.
In 2011, Valley Metro initiated the Gilbert Road Extension study. It identified and evaluated various ways light rail could be placed within Main Street. In 2012, Valley Metro entered the environmental phase of the study, which included further review of design options and locations of the stations and park-and-ride. A preferred design option was adopted by the Mesa City Council, in April 2013. The project’s environmental review was completed in 2014 and the final design team kicked off their efforts in August 2015.
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