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Reconfiguration of Monroe Avenue
On August 26, 2025, City Council approved moving Monroe Avenue to a three-lane configuration with one lane in each direction, a continuous center turn lane and parking closer to the curb. The new design is intended to improve safety, reduce turning conflicts, improve access to downtown businesses and create a more pedestrian-friendly environment.
Timeline for three lane configuration:
- January 2026: Final Design Submitted - Complete
- March 2026: Utility Verification - Complete
- May 26, 2026: Surface Prep
- June 2026: Surface Treatment
- July 2026: Restriping of Monroe Avenue
- August 2026: Project Finalized
Click on an image below to see the three lane configuration in detail.
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Project Handouts:
DSAP Monroe Restriping Update
DSAP Monroe Restriping Update Spanish
DSAP Monroe Restriping Timeline
DSAP Monroe Restriping Timeline Spanish
DSAP Projects
Downtown Buckeye is evolving into a dynamic hub of activity and community engagement. The charming boutiques, cozy cafes and family-owned businesses are what currently make downtown Buckeye unique and special. Over the next few years, several new housing options and first-class businesses will be open, bringing even more activity to the area.
To ensure downtown Buckeye remains charming and home to so many unique and specialty businesses and restaurants, the city is working to make the area more pedestrian friendly and maximize parking. This will make getting to these locally owned businesses easier and safer, while enhancing the quality of life for the residents who call this area home.
Monroe Avenue Streetscape
In June of 2024, crews began stage one of this project, restriping Monroe Avenue from its current four-lane configuration to a three-lane configuration from Miller Road to Narramore Avenue. This will keep Keep Monroe Avenue one lane in each direction and add a continuous left turn lane.
This project is the first step in implementing the City Council approved Downtown Area Specific Area Plan. The goal of the plan is to transform downtown Buckeye into a welcoming place for everyone, while fostering community belonging and encouraging economic growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monroe Avenue Interim Landscape Improvement Project
Community Meeting
Thank you for joining us at our public meeting to bring the Downtown Specific Area Plan to life! If you missed it, catch up with the recap video below for updates on the project, a look at the reconfiguration of Monroe Ave. and an update on the next phase of the project, Interim Improvements.
Downtown Streetscape Meeting: Stage 3 Handout
Monroe Streetscape Public Meeting Power Point
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