State Route 30: Loop 303 to Loop 202 Study

State Route 30: Loop 303 to Loop 202 Study

Study Update: April 28, 2020

The Final Location/Design Concept Report was issued on April 28, 2020.  The Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was issued on November 6, 2019. Please select the Documents tab to review them.

Selected Alternative Map

 

State Route 30 Study Recommended Alternatives

Study Update: November 14, 2019

Study Background

Since 2005, the Arizona Department of Transportation has been studying State Route 30, a proposed new freeway corridor that would serve as an alternate route to Interstate 10. The study area extends from Sarival Avenue on the west to 59th Avenue on the east, and Lower Buckeye Road on the north to the Gila and Salt rivers on the south. The project spans about 13 miles and passes through the cities of Goodyear, Avondale and Phoenix and portions of unincorporated Maricopa County.

In early 2015, after several years of study, ADOT presented the public with four build alternatives (North, Center, Hybrid, and South). All four alternatives were evaluated with a comprehensive screening process using 24 technical (environmental and engineering) criteria, eight cost and right-of-way criteria, and seven agency and public support criteria. Also considered was a No-Build Alternative, which explored the impacts of not building a transportation corridor in the study area.

In November 2017, ADOT held a public meeting that provided information on the four build alternatives and the No-Build Alternative, concluding with an announcement that only the No-Build Alternative and the Hybrid Alternative were being carried forward for detailed analysis and additional public input.  The Hybrid Alternative would now be referred to as the Recommended Build Alternative (or RBA).

In early 2019, after carefully considering the findings from the multi-year screening process that evaluated 24 environmental and engineering criteria, eight cost and right of way criteria, and the public and agency feedback received, ADOT is recommending the RBA as the Recommended Alternative with the following justification:

Only the Build Alternative:

  • Satisfies the objectives of the adopted Regional Transportation Plan, which seeks to develop an efficient regional transportation system for the whole region, and which was approved by the voters of Maricopa County in 2004 through Proposition 400.
  • Is consistent with the voter-approved land use plans and economic and residential growth objectives of the cities of Phoenix, Avondale, and Goodyear and Maricopa County.
  • Will accommodate the projected traffic in the Study Area, which is expected to increase substantially as existing agricultural land transitions to residential, commercial, warehouse and distribution, and light industrial uses.
  • Provides an alternate route and congestion relief for I-10 and other east-west arterials in the area. These facilities will only continue to degrade over the next couple of decades as growth in the southwest valley occurs, even after they are widened to their maximum capacity.

While ADOT does acknowledge that the Build Alternative is estimated to cost $1.7 billion, will have some minor environmental impacts that will require mitigation, and will require the unfortunate acquisition and relocation of 130 residential homes and 13 businesses, the public benefits gained from selecting the Build Alternative outweigh these factors.

Study Update: November 1, 2017

The Arizona Department of Transportation is studying State Route 30 (previously known as State Route 801), a potential new transportation corridor that could provide additional freeway traffic capacity south of Interstate 10 in the West Valley. The study area is shown on the map and generally extends from Sarival Avenue on the west to 59th Avenue on the east, and Lower Buckeye Road on the north to the Gila and Salt rivers on the south. The project spans about 14 miles and passes through the cities of Goodyear, Avondale and Phoenix and portion of unincorporated Maricopa County.

In early 2015, after several years of study, ADOT presented the public four alignment alternatives (North, Center, Hybrid, and South). All four alternatives were rigorously evaluated using a comprehensive screening process of 24 technical (environmental and engineering) criteria, eight cost and right-of-way criteria, and seven agency and public support criteria. Also under consideration is a no-build option which explores the impacts of not building a transportation corridor in the study area.

Why the Hybrid Alignment was selected as the Recommended Build Alternative (RBA)

Several issues were identified within the North, Center and South alternatives including relocation of elementary schools, complex technical and cost challenges, proximity to sensitive ecosystems, and flood control liability requirements. The Hybrid Alternative was chosen as the RBA because it avoids the major issues associated with the North, Center and South Alternatives.

The RBA selection means that if a build alternative is ultimately selected, it would be built within that corridor.  The Environmental Assessment will evaluate the RBA as compared to the no-build alternative, with a public hearing scheduled in early 2019.  A preferred alternative will be selected following the public hearing.

Study Update: April 29, 2015

The study team continues to evaluate the four potential alignments and no-build option for SR 30. The study team initially had thought a recommended alignment would be suggested by April 2015, but before a recommended alignment can be suggested, the study team has some additional criteria to evaluate. Once the study team suggests a recommended alignment, information will be posted to this project website, and a public hearing will be scheduled. The hearing will be your opportunity to provide feedback on the recommended alignment.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is continuing to study, State Route 30 (previously known as State Route 801), a potential new transportation corridor that would provide some relief to Interstate 10. The study area is shown in the map and generally extends from Perryville Road on the west to 59th Avenue on the east, and Lower Buckeye Road on the north to the Gila and Salt Rivers on the south. The project spans about 14 miles and passes through the cities of Goodyear, Avondale, and Phoenix and portions of unincorporated Maricopa County.

 

Timeline

  • Apr. 2020 - Final Location/Design Concept Report
  • Nov. 2019 - Final EA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
  • Aug. 2019 - Selected Alternative Decision
  • May 2019 - Public Hearing
  • April 2019 - Draft Environmental Analysis & Initial Location/Design Concept Report
  • Jan. 2019 - Select Recommended Alternative
  • Nov. 2017 - Public Information Meeting (RBA and the No-Build Alternative)
  • Jan. 2015 - Public Open House (North, Center, Hybrid, South, and the No-Build Alternatives)
  • Mar. 2007 - Public Information Meeting (North, South, and the No-Build Alternatives)
  • Nov. 2006 - Study Newsletter (Expanded Study Corridors)
  • Mar. 2006 - Agency and Public Meetings (Study Corridors)
  • Sept. 2005 - Agency and Public Scoping Meetings (Study Area Only)
  • June 2005 - Study Begins

Real Estate

Highways affect people's lives by improving safety and the way we move about our communities and county. We realize that to improve highways and carry out other transportation programs, some people's lives are disrupted because their land, home, or business may have to make way for a project. Learn how private property is purchased or about programs for people and businesses who have to move because of the purchase of this property.

After reading the information, if you have additional questions, please feel free to call ADOT Right of Way at 602.712.7316.

Videos 

A three-dimensional visualization video has been developed for the proposed SR 30 Recommended Alternative between Loop 303 and Loop 202 for the public hearing.  This video is produced in two closed-caption versions - English and Spanish.