Add a new general purpose lane and a high-occupany vehicle (HOV) lane
Development Phase:
Final Design (development of construction plans and specifications)
Length:
10.5 miles
Schedule:
RTP Phase I (2006-2010)
ADOT anticipates starting construction in late 2007/early 2008 and completing construction by late 2009.
Budget:
$182 million (construction)
Project Details:
This segment of Interstate 17 (Black Canyon Freeway) will be reconstructed to add a third general purpose lane and an HOV lane in each direction, which will be separated by a concrete median barrier. Concrete pavement overlaid with rubberized asphalt will be used to reduce traffic noise. Additional noise mitigation (sound walls) will be installed where appropriate, based on the results of the final noise study.
Freeway Management System facilities will also be installed, enabling motorists to receive up-to-date freeway conditions to reduce potential trip delays.
Auxiliary lanes and one-way frontage roads will be installed at specific locations. New freeway lighting will be installed and the freeway will be landscaped consistent with regional landscaping standards.
A new bridge will be constructed on I-17 at Deer Valley Road and I-17 bridges over Loop 101 will be widened to accommodate the new lanes.
Traffic Management During Construction:
ADOT intends to keep two lanes open in each direction during weekday peak periods, wherever possible.
In addition, the City of Phoenix is proposing to construct a park-and-ride facility on the east side of I-17 at Happy Valley Road.
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.
