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State Route 801 West
State Route 801 West
State Route 801 West
State Route 801 West ~ State Route 85 to Loop 303

Design and Right of Way
If the engineering and environmental studies both recommend constructing one of the alternatives studied, then the project will transition into the design phase. This typically is done in two parts, with both parts including numerous technical reviews for compliance with design standards. First, the preliminary engineering documents are completed, which develops the design to the 30 percent level. This level of design is sufficient to define the right of way requirements so that right of way acquisition can begin. The second level, or final design, takes the project from the 30percent to the 100 percent level. These 100 percent documents make up a construction bid package with sufficient detail for a contractor to bid the project.

For the SR 801 - SR 85 to Loop 303 project, the preliminary design and final design would be separated by several years. The Regional Transportation Plan currently funds the construction of this project in the years 2023 to 2025. However, due to the rapid growth in this part of the Valley, the plan also funds advance right of way acquisition in the years 2008 through 2015 so vacant land is purchased before it is developed. In order to buy this land early, the preliminary engineering would be completed in 2008 so that right of way boundaries can be defined. Currently, the final design is scheduled for 2020-2022, just in advance of construction. The current schedule for the Design phase is as follows:

• Preliminary Design (with Right of Way Delineation) - Early 2009
• Advance Right of Way Acquisition - 2008 to 2015*
• Right of Way Acquisition Completion - 2020 to 2022*
• Final Design - 2020 to 2022*

*Based on current program schedule; however, could be completed earlier if regional freeway program advanced these activities.

 

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On The Move Our Valley Freeway System is part of the 2004 voter-approved Regional Transportation Plan. We are working hard with our transit partners to implement the voters’ vision and are committed to quality, safety, open communication with our neighbors, and minimal inconvenience to the traveling public.