SR 260 Lion Springs Improvement Project
SR 260 Lion Springs Improvement Project
Overview
Project Cost: $76.2 million
The Arizona Department of Transportation completed the final design phase of the State Route 260 Lion Springs Improvement project east of Payson.
Construction will begin in June 2026. The anticipated construction duration will be about two and one-half years, when factoring in anticipated annual winter shutdown periods.
Major elements of the project include:
- Adding one travel lane in each direction between mileposts (MP) 256 to 260.
- Constructing a center-turn lane between MP 256-257 and center median between MP 257-260.
- Constructing a new frontage road for the Diamond Point subdivision.
- Constructing three wildlife crossovers.
- Improving and/or installing drainage and sediment-control facilities, including culverts, pipes and ditches.
- Removing, replacing and extending guardrail, as necessary.
- Dedicated right-turn lane for eastbound SR 260 at Lions Springs Road and westbound SR 260 at Dealers Choice Road. (These features were added as a result of public input received at the June 6, 2024 public meeting).
Project Area Map
What to Expect
Intermittent daytime lane restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 6 a.m. to noon on Fridays, as needed. One travel lane in each direction on SR 260 will be maintained during construction.
When needed, flaggers and a pilot car will guide drivers through the work zone. ADOT advises drivers to plan for delays while work is underway.
Stay Informed:
- By email: Subscribe to receive traffic alerts and project updates directly to your email or contact Community Relations Project Manager Jason Stephens at [email protected].
- Phone: Community Relations Project Manager Jason Stephens 480.751.7104 or ADOT Project Information Line: 855.712.8530
- Teléfono: Línea de Información del Proyecto ADOT: 855.712.8530
- Online: Submit a question or comment through the ADOT website by visiting azdot.gov/Contact and then select “Projects” from the dropdown menu.