By Chris Caraveo | Daily Independent
Even though Metrocenter Mall closed its doors in early July, plans to expand the light rail to that area in north Phoenix remain on track.
On July 16, the Valley Metro Rail board unanimously approved the light rail construction contract for the Northwest Extension Phase II in Phoenix. The project will be built by a joint venture with Kiewit-McCarthy.
The total cost of construction is $257,302,932, according to Valley Metro.