Construction to improve McClintock Drive near McClintock High School is nearing completion.

But students, staff and others commuting in the area should expect to see work along the corridor as classes begin, according to a news release from the city of Tempe.

Over the next six weeks, the contractor will be completing the final work necessary to remove all of the barricades and fully open the roadway in its new configuration.

 Del Rio Drive is the main access to McClintock High School, and there will be a concerted effort over the next two weeks to get that intersection repaired and fully operational prior to the first day of fall classes on Thursday, Aug. 4, the release stated.

Final work along the corridor includes signal work at Campus Drive, minor concrete repairs, minor paving patches and new striping.

Upon completion, McClintock Drive will have three southbound lanes, two northbound lanes and bike lanes in both directions.

The project will also have updated LED lighting, fully accessible ADA ramps, new transit infrastructure and new traffic signals at three intersections. The roadway surface treatment will help improve the longevity of the pavement, according to the city.

For other back to school transit options and resources, visit tempe.gov/BackToSchool.