C202P will handle all maintenance, including pothole repairs, signage, rehabilitation and striping. C202P must adhere to strict performance standards set forth by ADOT. If the highway is not maintained to these specified performance measures, C202P will incur financial penalties.

The SMF project is part of a Design-Build-Maintain Agreement, or DBMA. The DBMA is between C202Pand ADOT. C202P, who is responsible for the design-build work, will also be responsible for maintaining the freeway for 30 years.

The project team anticipates 59th Avenue will be open to traffic in summer 2020. On 59th Avenue – like many other major roadways adjacent to and part of the freeway project – intermittent street and lane closures are required for the safety of the community. When closures are in place, adequate detours with clear signage are provided.

ADOT sends weekly emails and text message alerts regarding construction activities, restrictions and closures. ADOT encourages individuals who live or travel near the future freeway to sign up for project alerts on the Follow Us page.

Dust control is always a priority for the construction team. Keeping the soil moist during ground-disturbing activities is the most effective means for preventing dust. Water spraying and soil stabilization materials are used in all construction areas before, during and after construction activity.

There are two primary sources of noise during major construction activities: equipment engine noise and back-up alarms. While the construction team understands these alarms can be disruptive to nearby residents, they are a vital safety feature proven to reduce the number of construction fatalities. OSHA requires the alarms to be used and to be audible above the surrounding construction noise.

The below activities are subject to change and are weather dependent: April/May 2020 ​Ramp barrier and catch basins Grading and paving 32nd Street southbound: road construction through end of April/early May 32nd Street northbound: road construction in early May to June June/July 2020 ​Cast in place walls Visual wall footings and masonry for ramps Grading and paving Drainage and basin culverts

The shared-use path is scheduled for completion this fall.

ADOT will keep the public up-to-date throughout construction of the freeway. Information is available on the project website; be sure to sign up for weekly email and text message alerts (sign up through the Follow Us page).

A construction schedule is available on the Construction Info page. ADOT encourages community members to visit the Follow Us page and sign up for project and construction alerts and updates, which are sent weekly via email and/or text message.