Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway)
is an important east-west freeway traveling through the
cities of Mesa, Tempe, and Phoenix. Many projects are
underway or planned on Loop 202 that will improve mobility
and reduce congestion.
Current Loop 202 Activity:
Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) SR 51 to Loop 101 Freeway
Widening – General purpose lanes will be added to
widen this segment.
Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) Loop 101 to Gilbert Road – HOV lanes will be added to this segment. Details
regarding this project are available on Design
Projects page.
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.
More on the Project Timeline...
Power
Road to
University Drive
The
segment between Power Road and University Drive is under
construction and scheduled for completion in summer
2008.
The
current east Valley freeway system including Loop 101 (Pima
and Price Freeways) and Loop 202 (San Tan and Red Mountain
Freeways) was constructed through funding provided by Proposition
300. Proposition 300 was passed by the voters in 1985 and
approved a half-cent sales tax for freeway construction.
The final project to be completed with this funding source
is the Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) from Power Road to
University Drive scheduled to be completed in mid 2008.
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.
