hb``d``1Fa BA%A!2rw3p10 Y|91U0PXs-S,WeIZ5mI The Diverging Diamond design also improves traffic movement through the interchange. Drivers in the left lane will be required to go north on Alma School Road. Call 928-257-4177 or email info@talkingglass.media or fill out the form athttps://www.signalsaz.com. The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) contains information about current design standards relating to the design, assessment and operation of motorway and all-purpose trunk roads in the United Kingdom. Happy Valley Road also will be closed in both directions approaching I-17. As part of the project to provide improved traffic flow, crews also will remove the existing roundabouts at the interchange. Road change? The diverging diamond intersection design. What about school buses that stop on designated a truck route to relieve truck traffic from Happy Valley Road? 0000095333 00000 n Existing walls not in conflict with proposed Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. More information is available online atazdot.gov/I17TrafficInterchanges. To view the site or page in another language, adjust your browser language settings for the language you prefer to use. 0000067281 00000 n The Arizona Department of Transportation, in association with the Maricopa Association of Governments, and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration and the cities of Phoenix and Peoria, has initiated a study to consider an additional general-purpose lane on Loop 303 between Lake Pleasant Parkway and Interstate 17, as well as possible future traffic interchanges on Loop 303 at 67th, 51st and 43rd avenues. Happy Valley Road at I-17 will also be closed during that time. Construction is nearing completion for the Happy Valley Parkway Widening Project, Lake Pleasant Parkway to SR303. Please click here to subscribe. be improved. Upcoming Intersection Detour Beginning February 18. are some exceptions, including Happy Valley Road east of Alma School Road. 0000298436 00000 n 0000277471 00000 n You can also stay informed of traffic restrictions before they occur bysubscribingto receive project updates by email. Work on the project started in November 2018. Drivers who use Interstate 17 in north Phoenix should be prepared to use alternate routes and allow extra travel time during this weekends closure of the Happy Valley Road interchange, which will be followed by a two-month closure of the northbound I-17 on-ramp and southbound I-17 off-ramp at Happy Valley Road for construction of new ramps. 8 0 obj <> endobj Traffic currently backs up from vehicles Life-cycle provisions related to highway drainage systems. levels will not meet the thresholds for mitigation. Work crews opened all lanes at the new Diverging Diamond interchange at Interstate 17 and Happy Valley Road, some 25 minutes north of Glendale, after additional work to finish construction of the first major Diverging Diamond in Arizona. An effort is being made through the design process to minimize roadway and drainage impacts to Enhancements have been made to the Standards for Highways website. 0000240524 00000 n Construction at I-17 and Pinnacle Peak Road also is scheduled to be completed . ADOT will host an informational meeting about the project the evening of Tuesday, July 25, with staff members available to answer questions: Building a diverging diamond interchange at Happy Valley Road also will have less of an impact on local businesses and commuters, since traffic will continue to use the existing interchange while most of the construction work is taking place. entrance at Desert Highlands to help accommodate any excess traffic. All Rights Reserved. Las personas que requieran asistencia (dentro de lo razonable) ya sea por el idioma o discapacidad deben ponerse en contacto con la Stephanie Dyer la 855.712.8530 o[emailprotected]. 0000277508 00000 n Having trouble viewing this email? Existing and projected traffic volumes are used to predict the The principal types of projects listed in the plan are seal coats, overlays, rebuilds, and new construction. ADOTs project was funded as part of the Regional Transportation Plan approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004. The limits of the current project for Happy Valley Road and for Pima Road do not extend that far north of Happy Valley so a traffic signal at Pima/Desert Highlands was not evaluated as part of this project. 0000097254 00000 n However, the City is aware that traffic restrictions may present some challenges during construction and will work with the contractor to identify when issues need addressing and, if needed, a course of Traffic control remains in place even during non-work hours and speeds are reduced near the work zone in the interest of safety. Approximately 200 acres owned by Lennar near the southwest corner of Interstate 17 and Dixileta Drive received City of Phoenix rezoning approval in July 2020 for residential development of 3.5 to 5 units per acre. Because PHOENIX The Arizona Department of Transportation is proposing a diverging diamond interchange to replace roundabouts at the Interstate 17/Happy Valley Road interchange as a way to provide efficient and safe traffic flow for a growing area of north Phoenix. I-17 Happy Valley Road to SR 74 Pavement Project; I-17: Indian School Road Traffic Interchange Improvement Project; I-17 Dunlap Avenue to Deer Valley Road Pavement Project; I-17 Van Buren . Talking Glass Media LLC. School Road and at Golf Club Drive (Desert Highlands entrance) to better manage traffic xref 0000004020 00000 n 0000003414 00000 n 0000012612 00000 n arrival or continue to drive around the area until they can get to their destination. It also enhances safety by reducing the number of points where directions of travel conflict. The Diverging Diamond interchange design includes intersections and traffic signals that allow drivers to cross and travel on the left side of the new bridge over I-17. The 23-mile section of Interstate 17 (I-17) between Anthem Way and Sunset Point is one of the most heavily utilized roadways in Arizona, seeing more than 1 million travelers each year. approximately twice as fast, Scottsdale no longer uses it. The results 17220 N Boswell Blvd improvements. At present, this stretch of roadway continuously shifts between two and three travel lanes. traffic among all approaches to the intersection. Transportation staff discussed traffic control at 92nd Street and, while Existing walls that do conflict with proposed Happy Valley Road return to normal upon completion of construction. All Rights Reserved. 0000005087 00000 n The on- and off-ramps at the interchange also are wider. For example, for eastbound travelers on Happy [CDATA[ xZQ4L Construction of the 51st Avenue and 43rd Avenue traffic interchanges began in September 2022 and is anticipated to finish in late 2023. project limits to identify potential impacts of 64-dBA (how noise is measured, in decibels) or Wildlife impacts as it relates to traffic was evaluated as part of the preserve improvements. The determination is that the number of traffic incidents between vehicles and large animals was minimal, and The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2020. Construction may have Desert Highlands residents using their west access at Pima Road, can there be a traffic signal there for those who want to Construction at I-17 and Pinnacle Peak Road wrapped up in late November. 0000096803 00000 n Click here create a free account for posting comments. The following materials were presented at the meeting: Happy Valley is being improved to the City of Scottsdales current standard for a minor arterial However, walls will be impacted in some areas. In addition to the improved Happy Valley Road interchange, crews also have reconstructed the I-17 interchange one mile south at Pinnacle Peak Road. More information will be posted regarding the construction duration prior to the work starting. a u-turn at the next median opening or traffic signal at Pima Road to safely depart/arrive at their residence. 0000015772 00000 n instructions for some common browsers: The Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers also offer in place translation by, All dates are tentative unless noted otherwise, Watch or Listen to the Meeting & Presented Content. It does not show smaller projects, such as ditch cleaning, culvert replacement, sign replacement, crack sealing, or emergent repairs. 0000003474 00000 n A Talking Glass Media production. City of Scottsdale. 0000095601 00000 n PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - The long-awaited diverging diamond interchange on Interstate 17 at Happy Valley Road opens Sunday. GPS: 33.712921, -112.117526 Contact Disabled by Owner. 623-972-6101 It is being expanded as a traditional diamond interchange featuring more lanes and turn bays on the bridge over I-17. The project located at 7007 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria, Arizona 85383 has had 18 companies do work over the last 4 years. 2023 The Upper Middle | 2801 E Camelback Rd, #200, Phoenix AZ 85016 | Advertise With Us | Media Kit, Diverging Diamond Interchange To Open Soon At I-17, Happy Valley Road, ADOT Announce $50.5 Million Investment In Road Repair, Michelin Recalls 500,000 Tires Over Traction Concern, I-17 Pavement Improvement Project Starts Again South of Flagstaff, Employment-First Program Helps People End Their Homelessness and Achieve Financial Independence, AG Mayes Announces $20,000 Settlement with Two Phoenix-area Restaurants for Charging Undisclosed Add-on Fees, General Mills Recalls Four Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour, A new drug to treat postpartum depression, States considering textalyzers to prove distracted driving. to travel 20 miles per hour through the roundabout. In addition to the new traffic interchanges, the project also will include: The 51st Avenue interchange will be shifted slightly to the west to accommodate the realignment of 51st Avenue. ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while work is underway. The city has rarely witnessed any backup of traffic within a roundabout configuration. Schedule subject to change based on weather or other unforeseen factors. 0000005025 00000 n if conditions warrant, could run a traffic signal warrant study once traffic patterns on More than 80 diverging diamond interchanges have been constructed in 29 states since 2009. The Desert Highlands HOA completed a traffic warrant analysis, and a roundabout was However, drivers can expect some weekend and night closures on Loop 303 during construction. capacity when there's a relatively moderate, balanced volume of traffic among all approaches Drivers should also be aware of a full weekend closure of eastbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Seventh Street and State Route 51 in north Phoenix for the ongoing freeway widening project. 2018 Signals. School buses will continue to be able to stop on Happy Valley Road. staging on Happy Valley Road, how will that be prevented or enforced? However, drivers can expect some weekend and night closures on Loop 303 during construction. Note: While the city of Phoenixs long-range transportation plan identifies the planned extension of 43rd, 51st and 67th Avenue/Pyramid Peak Parkway south of Loop 303 based on future development, the city has no immediate plans to extend any of these roadways. after an initial period of adjustment to the new improvements, traffic will flow more freely in The issue with animal crossings is that they dont usually occur in one specific location, so the City's Transportation 0000004294 00000 n gathered to calibrate a model. Exit 212 originally was a cloverleaf interchange. For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT's Traveler Information Site atwww.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except while driving. Diverging diamond interchanges also will be built at two locations along the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway: Desert Foothills Parkway and 17th Avenue. 0000179313 00000 n They are limited to weekdays, between 9 and 11 a.m. and 7 and 9 p.m. To learn more, visit azdot.gov/projects/central-district-projects/loop-303-lake-pleasant-parkway-i-17-improvements. 0000004157 00000 n Improved Chama and De La O roads will also remain closed on the west side of Pima Road. How long will construction take, and is 0000008402 00000 n %%EOF The purpose of the project is to extend the life of the pavement and to improve safety and the driving experience on the roadway. Life-cycle provisions related to highway geometry. 0000015115 00000 n The following overnight restrictions are scheduled along I-17 starting this weekend: Work zones to protect both workers and motorists also will require sections of I-17 right or left shoulders to be closed while the project is underway. The changes will include the ability to view and search for the latest published MCHW standards, view archived copies of MCHW standards, download a zip file of all standards published on any given date from April 2020 onwards, and opt into . 0000066389 00000 n I-17 also has been widened by one lane in each direction between Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads. this area. - Happy Valley Road closed between 23rd and 29th avenues. 0000240561 00000 n What can be done to make it easier to TYPE: Miscellaneous - SE 80th Ave Road is closed from SE Flavel St to SE Malden St due to roadwork. Complete street corridor improvements will provide two through lanes in each direction, two multi-lane roundabouts, raised . Northbound I-17 narrowed to two lanes overnight between Deer Valley and Happy Valley roads from 10 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 6) for temporary barrier wall placement. consistent with city design and policy standards. The Arizona Department of Transportation is reconstructing the Interstate 17 traffic interchanges at Pinnacle Peak and Happy Valley roads in north Phoenix. This past summer two roundabouts at the old interchange were removed to make room for the upgrades. 0000034287 00000 n The . Submit questions and comments or request information in any of the following ways: Copyright Arizona Department of Transportation All rights reserved. Crews opened all lanes at the I-17 interchange at Pinnacle Peak Road in late November. document.write ("'><\/scr"+"ipt>"); Yes, a raised landscaped median island will be constructed on Happy Valley Road. The city also considers criteria such as traffic capacity analyses, change? Department wouldnt design for one unless there was some evidence that there was a specific wash or other corridor that was being utilized. 0000067911 00000 n of a roundabout at Golf Club Drive: Yes, the roundabouts are designed to accommodate larger vehicles and trucks, such as tractor The majority of the reconstructed interchange will open in a temporary configuration as part of a phased plan. 0000179551 00000 n The Happy Valley Road project will construct a new detached 6-foot sidewalk and 6-foot decomposed 0000000016 00000 n may be eliminated or reduced to minimize impacts to private property. Roundabouts are often a good option to improve safety, traffic flow or Any widening or alteration would not comply drainage in the area? traffic signal at 92nd Street for Desert Skyline Estates? How can you add your business? completion of utility relocations and acquisition of the required additional rights of way This comes as part of a $50 million project that began in November 2018 to reconstruct the Interstate 17 interchanges at Happy Valley Road and Pinnacle Peak Road, ADOT said. 0000001816 00000 n to reconfigure traffic control and protect worker and public safety during project construction. Will there be raised median islands on 0000002260 00000 n '&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? document.write ("