Southwest Region ADA Features Upgrades

Interstate 8 Business Loop (Pima Street) Gila Bend

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Feature Upgrades

Overview 

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration, will be upgrading sidewalks, curb ramps and driveways across the southwest district. ADOT evaluated existing feature conditions and is upgrading approximately 120 features to comply with the latest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

Crews are scheduled to begin work in Phase 3:

• Phase 1 in Parker was completed in Fall 2021.
• Phase 2 in Quartzsite was completed in Winter 2022.
• Phase 3 in Gila Bend is scheduled to begin late summer 2023.

Project Elements

The project is located in the town of Gila Bend on Interstate 8 Business Loop (Pima Street) between Weidner Street (milepost 118) and US 80 (milepost 120).

• Crews will upgrade non compliant ADA features such as sidewalk ramps, sidewalks, and driveways.
• Work will also include minor striping of the roadway.

Project Map

Project Schedule

Phase 3 in Gila Bend is scheduled to begin late summer 2023 with completion anticipated in spring 2024. 

Schedules are subject to change because of weather and other unforeseen situations.

What to expect:

Work is scheduled to occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Expect lane restrictions on westbound I-8 Business Loop (Pima Street) between Weidner Street and US 80. 

Drivers are asked to obey posted speed limits and traffic control devices and use caution around construction personnel and equipment.

Stay Informed

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. Subscribe to receive project updates and traffic alerts by email. For more information, please call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530 or submit a question or comment by email. For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT’s Traveler Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter @ArizonaDOT or call 511, except while driving.

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact Stephanie Dyer at [email protected] or 855.712.8530. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation.