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Phoenix tackles massive streetlight replacement over years of careful work

A city of 225,000 streetlights faces a daunting task—replacing nearly 40,000 aging poles. Why is progress moving at a crawl, and what’s at stake?

At the bottom of the image there is a road with cars and a bus. Behind them there are buildings...
At the bottom of the image there is a road with cars and a bus. Behind them there are buildings with walls, windows, dish and roofs. And also there are posters and banners to the walls. There is a pole with streetlight.

Phoenix tackles massive streetlight replacement over years of careful work

Phoenix's aging streetlight replacement project is underway, with around 37,000 of the city's 190,000 light poles needing replacement due to their age. The company handling this task remains unnamed, and the number of employees dedicated to the project is unknown.

The city aims to replace these old poles gradually, but the process is expected to take years. In 2024, approximately 1,400 streetlights were renewed, and by mid-2025, around 600 have been replaced. This slow pace is due to the sheer number of poles and the need for careful planning and execution.

Phoenix is responsible for a total of 225,000 streetlights, making the replacement task a significant undertaking. Despite the slow progress, the city is committed to ensuring that all streetlights are safe, efficient, and up-to-date.

The replacement of Phoenix's aging streetlights is a substantial project that will take time to complete. While the company and employee numbers involved remain unclear, the city continues to work towards improving its streetlight infrastructure.

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