As a part of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) constructed one new High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction on State Route 51 (Piestewa Freeway) between Shea and Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevards. In addition to the new HOV lanes on State Route 51, the project included the construction of HOV ramp connections from northbound SR 51 to eastbound Loop 101 and from westbound Loop 101 to southbound SR 51. A concrete median barrier separates the eight miles of new HOV lanes, and concrete pavement overlaid with rubberized asphalt was laid to reduce traffic noise.
There are no current projects on SR 51 (Piestewa Freeway).
The timeline represents the required steps
in the development of a roadway or roadway improvement. In addition
to establishing a funding source, there is a series of required
planning and environmental studies before a roadway is constructed.
SR 51 (Piestewa Freeway) construction was funded with the half-cent
sales tax under the voter-approved Proposition
400.
Our Valley Freeway System is part of the 2004 voter-approved Regional Transportation Plan. We are working hard with our transit partners to implement the voters’ vision and are committed to quality, safety, open communication with our neighbors, and minimal inconvenience to the traveling public.
