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Tempe Town Lake stays closed to boating and fishing after record river flows

If you had a paddle, an oar or a fishing rod in mind, Tempe Town Lake isn't ready for you. Tempe closed the lake to on-water activities on Nov.

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Record flows pushed through the lake

About 54,000
cubic feet per second released from two dams
About 8 times
greater than average: recent Salt and Verde inflows
1993
the year of the last Salt and Verde flood this big

Sources: Signals AZ, AZ Family

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    Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's first major renovation since 1986 is a $20 million project, and the west side reopens Dec. 5, in time for the 70th Annual Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. Denise McCreery, who has run d'Vine Gourmet on the Historic Square since 2009, says the construction has hurt business.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC15 Arizona

  • I-10 bridgesThe new east and westbound I-10 bridges over the Gila River, about 11 miles south of Phoenix and Chandler, have been completed, state transportation officials said.

    The new east and westbound I-10 bridges over the Gila River, about 11 miles south of Phoenix and Chandler, have been completed, state transportation officials said. It's the first of four segments of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project, and bridge work began in May 2024.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Your Valley

  • Viral videoA Chandler restaurant owner saw business triple after a viral video sparked community support.

    A Chandler restaurant owner saw business triple after a viral video sparked community support. The support raised more than $21,000 for his family-owned business.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: 12News

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    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSource: AZ Big Media

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Tempe Town Lake stays closed; Chandler park's west side reopens Dec. 5

Plus, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's west side reopens Dec. 5 after a $20 million overhaul.

The TLDR

  1. Tempe Town Lake stays closed to boating and fishing over E. coli
  2. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's west side reopens Dec. 5
  3. New I-10 Gila River bridges are finished
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