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.
Although the freeway is open to traffic, various construction activities remain ongoing. These activities may include street improvements that require minor traffic shifts; landscaping; construction of the shared-use path; construction of the 32nd Street traffic interchange ramps; construction of the 59th Avenue frontage road in the I-10 Segment; rubberized asphalt paving; final striping and installation of reflectors on the east- and westbound lanes in the Pecos Segment; and other activities on I-10. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2020.
Highway traffic as a noise source creates complexities when it comes to analysis and mitigation, and ADOT understands that you may have additional questions. There are many factors, all of which are relevant, such as traffic volumes and speed, traffic mix, pavement and atmospheric conditions that can impact noise levels. That is why the Federal Highway Administration has provided regulation and guidance on how to analyze and mitigate highway-related noise. The following resources provide information you might find useful: