Grand-35 Study
Grand-35 Study
Contents
Note: ADOT released a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Design Concept Report (DCR) for the Grand-35 Study. The EA and DCR evaluate the Preferred Build Alternative compared to the No-Build Alternative.
More information is available at ADOTGrand35Study.com.
US 60 (Grand Avenue), 35th Avenue and Indian School Road Intersection Improvements
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in coordination with the city of Phoenix and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Design Concept Report (DCR) for the US 60 (Grand Avenue), 35th Avenue and Indian School Road intersection (known as the Grand-35 Study).
Proposed Improvements
- Raise 35th Avenue to create a new elevated intersection with Indian School Road above Grand Avenue.
- Shift 35th Avenue to the west.
- Shift Indian School Road to the north.
- Construct new bridges for 35th Avenue and Indian School Road over the BNSF railroad and Grand Avenue.
- Keep Grand Avenue at-grade and remove the existing intersection and traffic signal.
- Extend Glenrosa Avenue to the west to create a new intersection with Grand Avenue.
- Remove the existing intersection at 33rd Drive and Indian School Road.
- Extend 33rd Avenue north of Indian School Road where a new east-west roadway would connect 33rd Drive to 33rd Avenue.
- Construct a cul-de-sac on 37th Avenue north of Grand Avenue.
- Add a turn lane at the Grand Avenue/33rd Avenue intersection.
- Make accommodations on 35th Avenue and Indian School Road for future high-capacity transit.
- Enhance safety and improve bicycle, pedestrian, and bus facilities such as additional or wider sidewalks, wider outside shoulders for bikes, separate bus pull-outs or new bus shelters.
Study Purpose and Need
The purpose and need of this study is to:
- Improve traffic flow and reduce delays at the intersection.
- Reduce crashes.
- Reduce vehicle-train conflicts.
Study Area
Study Process and Timeline
The study team is currently reviewing, evaluating and responding to all comments received during the comment period which closed Nov. 27, 2023.
ADOT, in coordination with the city of Phoenix and MAG, will then select the final alternative.This selection, combined with the input from the public comment period, will be documented in the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Design Concept Report (DCR) documents anticipated to be released in early 2024.
Current funding includes federal funding and Highway User Revenue Funds through MAG, generated through the voter-approved half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County for right-of-way acquisition.
Study Process
Study Timeline
Proposed Project Schedule:
If a Build Alternative for interchange improvements is selected, the following tentative schedule has been identified:
- Design and Right of Way Acquisition – Beginning in 2024
- Construction – Beginning in 2025
Public Meeting/Hearing
Oct. 25. 2023 Hearing Documents and Presentations
- Public Hearing Presentation (English)
- Public Hearing Presentation (Spanish)
- Public Hearing Presentation (Vietnamese)
- Direct Mailer (English)
- Direct Mailer (Spanish)
- Draft Environmental Assessment
- Appendix A: Right-of-Way Acquisition Table
- Appendix B: Socioeconomic and Environmental Justice Technical Report
- Appendix C: Air Quality Technical Report
- Appendix D: Noise Analysis Technical Report
- Appendix E: Visual Viewpoints
- Appendix F: Hazardous Materials Supporting Documentation
- Appendix G: Public Involvement Supporting Documentation
- Appendix H: Agency Coordination Supporting Documentation
- Initial Design Concept Report
January 31, 2023 Meeting Documents and Presentations
- Public Involvement and Alternatives Meeting Summary
- Poster (English and Spanish)
- Poster (English and Vietnamese)
- Fact Sheet (English)
- Fact Sheet (Spanish)
- Fact Sheet (Vietnamese)
English Presentation
Spanish Presentation - Presentación en Español
Vietnamese Presentation - Bài Thuyết Trình Tiếng Việt
Frequently Asked Questions
Right-of-Way Acquisition
Right-of-Way Acquisition Facts
- Acquisitions and Relocations will be performed in accordance with Public Law 91-646, The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 (49 CFR Part 24).
- If it has been determined that a property is to be acquired as part of a project, an appraisal will be performed to determine the fair market value of the property.
- If a property owner does not agree with the determined valuation, they can obtain an appraisal at their own expense and submit it to ADOT for review and consideration. Relocated housing must be decent, safe and sanitary.
- Replacement housing assistance can be made within the general area based on availability.
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Study contact information
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 602.474.3952
- Mail: ADOT Grand-35 Study c/o HDR, Inc. 20 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 2500, Phoenix, AZ 85012