SR 24

Blogs/News articles tagged as SR 24

September 27, 2023 | News/Press Release
Expressway stretching 4.5 miles has improved mobility in growing area
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s 4.5-mile State Route 24 extension that improved access in the southeast Valley has received a regional Best Projects Award from a leading industry publication.
August 15, 2022 | Blog Articles
By Doug Nick / ADOT Communications

Freeway? Expressway? What's the difference and how is it related to State Route 24?

February 2, 2021 | Blog Articles
By David Rookhuyzen / ADOT Communications

Everything you've ever wanted to know about box culverts, but were too afraid to ask!

December 14, 2020 | Blog Articles
By David Rookhuyzen/ ADOT Communications

The state's shortest highway is about to grow by several miles.

May 31, 2019 | News/Press Release

With planned Interstate 17 flex lanes between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point set for construction starting by 2021, the state budget approved by state lawmakers and signed by Governor Doug Ducey provides the additional funding needed to also complete widening I-17 south of where the flex system will be built.

August 17, 2016 | Blog Articles

Do you drive on one of Arizona's longest or shortest highways? Find out in today's Transportation Trivia.

May 4, 2014 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – Drivers will be able to travel the Valley’s newest freeway connection during the Monday morning commute. The first mile of State Route 24, the Gateway Freeway, is complete and was opened to traffic late this afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The new freeway segment includes a direct freeway-to-freeway interchange connecting State Route 24 to the Loop 202 (Santan Freeway).

April 16, 2014 | Blog Articles

Governor Jan Brewer, Mesa officials and the public helped ADOT dedicated the new Gateway Freeway during a preview event.

June 19, 2013 | Blog Articles

A temporary support structure collapsed this morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring another.

May 17, 2013 | Blog Articles

When construction wraps up on SR 24 later this year in southeast Mesa, the new freeway will span one mile between Loop 202 and Ellsworth Road. Known also as the Gateway Freeway, SR 24 certainly will help alleviate traffic congestion in the area. However, that’s not the only reason why this project is valuable to the East Valley...

April 4, 2012 | Blog Articles

The Superstition Mountains served as backdrop Tuesday when a group including contractors, ADOT and local government officials, gathered in the East Valley to mark the construction start of SR 24. Work begins this month on the first stretch of the state route also known as the Gateway Freeway.