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 Tatum Boulevards.
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.
Two ramps, opened the week of January 19, 2009, now carry
carpool lanes from northbound SR 51 to eastbound Loop 101
and from westbound Loop 101 to southbound SR 51.
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.
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There are no current studies on SR 51 (Piestewa Freeway).
There are no current design projects on SR 51 (Piestewa Freeway).
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.
