The Context The light rail project cost $1.34 billion and took over a decade to plan and build. It is the largest light rail expansion in the Phoenix area's history.

What is the South Central light rail extension? The 5.5-mile extension connects south Phoenix to downtown Phoenix and beyond. It has been under construction since 2019 and was delayed for two years.

After delays forced years of construction, Valley Metro officially unveiled the new South Central light rail extension in south Phoenix.

The South Central Extension in south Phoenix has been in the works since 2011. More than a decade later, the new light rail line is finally opening.

System testing involving the light rail's extension into South Phoenix will affect services in Downtown Phoenix over the weekend.

Testing related to a light rail expansion project means Valley Metro will close a number of stations this weekend in the Downtown Phoenix area. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.

Those planning to use the light rail to get around downtown Phoenix this weekend will have to use buses instead due to closures.