Overview

The project will implement intelligent transportation system (ITS) infrastructure in several corridors in the town of Queen Creek. These improvements will provide additional technology to manage traffic to improve safety and efficiency. This project is a partnership between ADOT and the town of Queen Creek.

Project Elements

The work consists of installation of fiber optic cabling, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, connecting fiber to existing traffic signals and other related work.

What to Expect

• Construction is expected to begin in April 2025 and take approximately seven months to complete.
• Initial work will be done off the roadway, and drivers may see crews working in some locations on the sidewalks. Work requiring traffic control is expected to begin in June when fiber optic installation begins.
• Work will be phased in smaller sections of the corridors, requiring lane restrictions in those areas. Some work may take place at night. Any lane restrictions necessary during the day will be scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 
• Advance notice of restrictions and closures will be communicated through the project webpage and the town’s communication channels.
• Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.

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Contact Us

• By phone: ADOT Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
• Email: Kimberly Larson at [email protected]
• Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Pictured below: A bird's-eye view of the existing Riggs Road and SR 347 intersection.

Background

The project originated with a study conducted by MAG on the SR 347 Corridor, which identified the need to separate SR 347 from Riggs Road traffic. Further study was done by ADOT, which evaluated alternatives for the interchange design. More information on the project scoping done in the study phase can be found below in the Public Involvement section. 

Selected Alternative

Following extensive agency and public involvement to seek input on potential design concept alternatives for the interchange, which included public meetings in August 2024, the project team selected the design alternative to move forward. More information about the interchange design, which was presented at the public meetings as Alternative B1, is provided below.

The interchange will feature a tight diamond design where the on-and-off ramps are in a diamond shape. 

The key elements of this design are:

• SR 347 traffic will travel on a new bridge over Riggs Road, which will remain at grade level.
• SR 347 will be shifted to the east and Riggs Road will be shifted to the south to avoid the Gila River Indian Community electrical substation.
• SR 347 will have two lanes in each direction. 
• The project will be designed and constructed to allow for future widening to three lanes in each direction.
• Riggs Road will have two lanes in each direction, as well as a left-turn and right-turn lane in each direction to access SR 347.

More information about the alternatives considered and the evaluation criteria can be found in the Project Documents section below.

Project Documents

Final Scoping Design Concept Report (DCR)
DCR Appendix A: AASHTO Report
DCR Appendix B: Alternatives Considered
DCR Appendix C: Roll Plots of Refined Alternatives
DCR Appendix D: Typical Sections of Recommended Alternative
DCR Appendix E: Roll Plots of Recommended Alternative
DCR Appendix F: Drainage Memorandum
DCR Appendix G: Final Traffic Report
DCR Appendix H: Construction Sequence
DCR Appendix I: Access Control
DCR Appendix J: Draft Bridge Selection Report
DCR Appendix K: ADA Report
 

Public Involvement

ADOT and its project partners held two in-person meetings in August 2024 to present and seek input on proposed improvements to the Riggs Road Traffic Interchange at SR 347, as well as the SR 347 corridor widening project. 

The meetings were held in the city of Maricopa and the Gila River Indian Community to provide an opportunity for Community members to give input and ask questions about the project.

Documents and Presentations

August 2024 Public Involvement Summary

Public Meeting Presentation (English)
Public Meeting Script (English)
Public Meeting Display Boards (English)
Public Meeting Presentation (Spanish)
Public Meeting Script (Spanish)
Public Meeting Display Boards (Spanish)
Riggs Road Alternatives Visual Simulations 

Schedule

Final design of the project began in January 2025 and is scheduled to be completed in early 2026. The project would be ready to start construction in 2026, pending availability of funding.

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Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the city of Phoenix and Maricopa Association of Governments, is widening the eastbound Loop 101 to southbound State Route 51 ramp from one to two lanes. These improvements will include:

• Adding new pavement along the existing ramp to accommodate a two-lane configuration.
• Constructing a new concrete barrier on the northeast curve of the ramp after paving.
• Restriping eastbound Loop 101 at the system interchange to provide a dual-lane exit to southbound SR 51.
• Installing new overhead signs on eastbound Loop 101.
• Installing new speed limit and warning signs.
• Restoring landscaping, including replacing salvaged trees.

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What to Expect

Overnight or weekend closures of the ramp.
A reduced speed limit along the ramp during construction and upon project completion.
Overnight restrictions and closures of eastbound Loop 101 for overhead sign installation and striping.

Project Timeline

The project is currently in final design.
Construction is anticipated to start summer 2025 and is expected to take approximately eight months.

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• Phone: ADOT Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Maricopa Association of Governments and the cities of Goodyear and Buckeye, is currently designing a project to improve Interstate 10 from SR 85 to Citrus Road. The project will increase capacity by adding a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) travel lane and improve safety by adding a concrete median barrier and median lighting where applicable.

Project Elements

• Adding an HOV lane, concrete median barrier and median lighting to I-10 between SR 85 and Verrado Way, by widening the existing pavement to the inside
• Adding an HOV lane and median lighting to I-10 between Verrado Way and Citrus Rd, by widening the existing pavement to the outside
• Widening the westbound I-10 bridge over Citrus Road 
• Additional lighting in the corridor where applicable
• Noise abatement where warranted

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Interim Project Elements

• A portion of the median shoulder will be restriped to create an interim HOV lane along east- and westbound I-10 from Verrado Way to Citrus Road. 

Schedule

The project is currently in the design phase however it is not funded for construction at this time.

Stay Informed

ADOT welcomes your questions and comments. Please contact us in any of the following ways:

• Phone: ADOT Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: Community Relations, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Maricopa County Department of Transportation and the town of Gilbert, is planning improvements to Mews Road between Higley Road and 172nd Street. These improvements include:

• Paving Mews Road from Higley Road to just west of 172nd Street
• Constructing a drainage channel on the southside of Mews Road
• Installing a new 36-inch concrete storm drain pipe east of the Higley/Mews roads intersection
• Pouring new sidewalk and ramps at the Mews/Higley roads intersection
• Constructing new curb, gutters and residential driveways

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2025 and take approximately six months.

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What to Expect

Construction hours will be Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no weekend work is expected). Temporary access restrictions will be required during the following activities:

• Earthwork and paving in front of driveways
• Reconstruction of driveways
• After concrete work to allow adequate time for concrete to cure. Curing can take several days depending on weather conditions.

Information for Property Owners

If you own or rent a property on Mews Road between Higley Road and 172nd Street, access to your property will be impacted during construction.

To minimize these impacts, access restrictions will only occur on one half of the street at a time. While these restrictions are in place, you will not be able to access your driveway. If you wish to use your vehicle(s) during access restrictions, they must be parked elsewhere.

Stay Informed

To receive project updates please visit: azdot.gov/mewsroadform

Questions or comments:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 480.604.4785

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation is initiating a project to improve the pavement on Interstate 17 from State Route 74/Carefree Highway to Anthem Way. The purpose of the project is to replace the pavement and to improve safety and the driving experience on the roadway.

Project Area  

Project Elements

• Removing and replacing the existing asphalt pavement on I-17 and the interchange ramps
• Repairing the bridge deck pavement
• Upgrading the guardrail 
• Modifying existing sidewalk curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons, as needed, at the Daisy Mountain Drive and Anthem Way interchanges, to comply with federal Americans with Disability Act standards

What to Expect

Overnight weeknight/weekend lane restrictions and ramp closures will be required.

ADOT will provide information about restrictions and closures in advance so drivers can plan to use alternate routes and allow extra time.

Project Schedule

Construction is anticipated to begin in late spring/early summer 2025 and take approximately eight months to complete. 

Schedule subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen factors.

Stay Informed

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• Phone: ADOT Project Information Line: 855.712.8530

• Email: [email protected]

• Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation completed a study in 2023 that evaluated improvements to the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) and Interstate 10 system interchange in the West Valley, producing a Design Concept Report.

This project is in partnership with the Maricopa Association of Governments, and in cooperation with the cities of Phoenix, Tolleson, Avondale, Goodyear and Glendale.

The purpose of the project is to:

• Mitigate weaving movements for HOV traffic
• Improve safety and traffic operations
• Improve movement at traffic interchanges and surface streets
• Accommodate future widening projects

Project Area

Project Elements

• A new Direct High-Occupancy Vehicle (DHOV) ramp within the existing interchange that will accommodate travel to/from the north along Loop 101 and to/from the east along I-10.
• Widening of Loop 101 and I-10 to accommodate the new DHOV ramp
• A new connection from the south to east freeway system ramp and 91st Avenue, called a ‘slip ramp.’
• An extension of the southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at McDowell Road
• Noise walls, where warranted
• Possible minor right-of-way impacts

Project Documents

To review project documents, including the Design Concept Report and the Noise Analysis Report, vist the Project Documents page.

Schedule

The project is now in the Final Design phase. Final design is expected to be completed in early 2025, with advertisement for construction expected in spring 2025.

Public Input

Two public meetings were held during the study phase. Visit the study page to learn more about the public meetings, and view study documents, including the Design Concept Report, Noise Report and more.

The public will be invited to learn about the final design of the project and provide input in 2024, anticipated most likely in late summer.

Stay Informed

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Submit questions and comments or request information in any of the following ways:

• Phone: ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: ADOT Communications, 1655 W. Jackson St., MD 126F, Phoenix, AZ 85007