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Originally Posted by exit2lef

The math seems a little off in this part of the article:

Construction begins in September and is estimated to take three years with its completion in 2023.

We're looking at more than three years, perhaps closer to four, if construction begins imminently and will be done sometime in 2023.

Edit: Here's something from Valley Metro that says the earliest stages of construction will begin in October:

https://www.valleymetro.org/sites/de...cedh_flyer.pdf

Looks like work on South Central extension will actually start next month at Cityscape with the hub.

https://downtowndevil.com/2019/09/19...ail-expansion/

Extension projects include the South Central extension, which would extend the light rail 5.5 miles down Central Ave to Baseline Road. The extension would begin at the CityScape Station, ending at the Baseline Station.

“Basically for the light rail to go south and for them to create the connection here they have to create a small bridge from Central to Jefferson. Not a bridge, but like a small rail track. And they’re actually starting next month and that’s why they need to do this inspection,” said Garcia, who also said the inspection was necessary for the project to move forward.

Garcia also said by allowing these consultants to inspect the surrounding areas for all the planned expansion sites at the same time, it would give clearance to all the projects to move forward.