State Route 287/79B Roundabout in Florence

State Route 287/79B Roundabout in Florence

Contents

This project is complete

Overview

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the town of Florence and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), has completed a project to reconstruct the intersection of State Route 287 and SR 79B with dual roundabouts.

Key elements of the project included:

  • Constructing a multiple-lane roundabout at SR 287/SR 79B
  • Constructing a single-lane roundabout at SR 79B/Florence Heights Drive
  • Realigning the west end of Florence Heights Drive
  • Reconstructing local streets and driveways within the project limits
  • Constructing new sidewalks and multi-use pathways to improve accessibility 
  • Installing new curb and gutter and storm water systems including retention basins within the project limits
  • Replacing and improving roadway lighting
  • Adding aesthetics include decomposed granite, decorative median paving and town entry monument

Work began January 2024 and the project was completed August 2024.

Aerial of traffic interchange before

florence roundabout completed project before

Aerial of traffic interchange after

florence roundabout completed project after

How to Drive the new Dual Roundabout in Florence

 

 

Fact Sheet

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Exhibit Map

View Detailed Roundabout Layout

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