Phoenix City Notices: Major Infrastructure Projects and Health Updates
Transportation and Infrastructure Alerts
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department have announced several significant traffic advisories active for Saturday, February 21, 2026. These restrictions are primarily driven by the commencement of a major $129 million widening project on Loop 303, funded under the Proposition 479 regional transportation plan.
- Interstate 17 Lane Restrictions: I-17 will be narrowed to two or three lanes in both directions between Dixileta Drive and Dove Valley Road in North Phoenix. These restrictions began at 2 a.m. Saturday and are scheduled to remain in place until 2 a.m. Sunday, February 22.
- Southbound I-17 Ramp Closures: The southbound I-17 on-ramp at Dove Valley Road and the southbound off-ramp at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive are closed from 2 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday. Motorists are advised to use detour routes via 43rd Avenue.
- Northbound I-17 Ramp Closures: The northbound I-17 off-ramp at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive is scheduled for closure starting at noon Saturday and will remain closed through the early morning hours of Sunday.
- Surface Street Impacts: Drivers should anticipate partial closures at the intersection of 107th Avenue and Camelback Road due to ongoing private development work. Additionally, partial restrictions remain in effect on Roosevelt Street from 16th Street through February 26.
Public Health and Community Advisories
Public health officials have released new tools and advisories for residents this week. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has officially launched its "Community Profiles" interactive tool, which provides the public with detailed, neighborhood-level health data to assist in local research and nonprofit planning.
Furthermore, the Arizona Rural and Public Health Policy Forum concludes its final sessions today at the University of Arizona Phoenix Virginia G. Piper Auditorium. This weekend’s discussions focus on heat resilience and healthcare workforce development. While no active citywide health emergencies are in effect, health officials continue to remind residents to monitor vaccination status following recent measles exposure reports in the wider Valley area.
Parks, Recreation, and Housing Services
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is actively recruiting for the 2026 summer season. Applications are now open for more than 200 lifeguard positions. Candidates must be at least 15 years old and are encouraged to apply early through the city’s official employment portal to secure training slots.
Additionally, the Phoenix Housing Department has published official notices regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Flat Rent schedule. These updates provide essential information for residents and landlords participating in city-managed housing programs, including details on the 2026-2027 Annual Agency Plan draft, which is currently open for public review. Residents may contact the Housing Department directly for specific inquiries regarding rent adjustments or program eligibility.