The Arizona Department of Transportation has scheduled a public hearing Oct. 25 on proposed improvements for the Grand Avenue intersection with 35th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix.

The hearing will be 5:30-7 p.m. at Heard Elementary School, 2301 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix.

It will provide an opportunity to learn more and comment on the engineering and environmental study that has developed a preferred alternative for improvements at the intersection, according to ADOT.

The proposal includes creating an elevated 35th Avenue/Indian School Road intersection that would travel over Grand Avenue.

A formal presentation about the study is scheduled at 6 p.m. Those attending can view displays and speak with study team members before and after the presentation. A formal public comment period is scheduled between 6:30 and 7 p.m.

The preferred alternative includes raising 35th Avenue to create a new elevated intersection with Indian School Road above Grand Avenue, shifting 35th Avenue to the west, shifting Indian School Road to the north, constructing new bridges to carry 35th Avenue and Indian School Road over the BNSF railroad tracks and Grand Avenue and keeping Grand Avenue at ground level while removing the current intersection with 35th Avenue.

A “no-build” alternative also was evaluated as part of ADOT’s study, transportation officials said.

For those who are unable to attend the hearing in person, comments also will be accepted through Nov. 27, including online at adotgrand35study.com, via email at ADOTGrand35Study@hdrinc.com, by phone at 602-474-3952 or by mail at ADOT Grand 35 Study c/o HDR, Inc. 20 E. Thomas Road, Suite 2500, Phoenix.