This type of interchange was proposed by the University of Maryland in 2000. Article audio is made possible by CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. The section of I-17 between Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads also has been widened by one lane in each direction. Crews also will extend fourth general purpose lanes in each direction along I-17 between Deer Valley and Happy Valley roads. 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]. (Subscribe / Unsubscribe). Existing walls not in conflict with proposed Existing and projected traffic volumes are used to predict the The roundabout at Alma School Road was The fast pace of subdivision construction along Happy Valley Road and Latoria Road has necessitated the improvement. 0000178577 00000 n 0000299055 00000 n The Will the roads be closed during In addition to building bridge abutment walls, crews this month will pour concrete for two 19-foot-tall pier columns along the center median of I-17 at Pinnacle Peak Road. The interchange first opened to traffic in October while work continued to finish paving sections of lanes along Happy Valley Road. Additionally, the regional traffic models maintained, updated and enhanced regularly by Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) were Happy Valley Road Construction. The following materials were presented at the meeting: Happy Valley is being improved to the City of Scottsdales current standard for a minor arterial Valley Road or residents will not be able to get to/from their homes or destinations. All I-17 on- and off-ramps at Happy Valley Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday. Construction at I-17 and Pinnacle Peak Road wrapped up in late November. Construction will take 18-24 months to complete, including utility relocations necessary to widened/altered? Email: azdelivery@iniusa.org. The Happy Valley Road project will construct a new detached 6-foot sidewalk and 6-foot decomposed %PDF-1.7 % [CDATA[ Most popular stories in Daily Independent. safety, traffic flow or capacity when there's a relatively moderate, balanced volume of Existing walls that do conflict with proposed Scottsdale's Transportation 0.2% Sales Tax and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Arterial Life Cycle Program I-17 @ Happy Valley Road. Life-cycle provisions related to roadside technology and communications, including CCTV, electricity connections, telecommunication services and traffic signalling systems. The I-17/Pinnacle Peak Road interchange will be reconstructed as a diamond interchange with larger bridge spans and more lanes for improved traffic capacity. Life-cycle provisions related to highway structures, including bridges and footbridges, bridge components, signals gantries, road restraint systems, and tunnels. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. The third public meeting was held in September 2021. Alma School or continue through to eastbound Happy Valley Road. v?fPY- fg`Yo0 p- All major streets in The principal types of projects listed in the plan are seal coats, overlays, rebuilds, and new construction. a u-turn at the next median opening or traffic signal at Pima Road to safely depart/arrive at their residence. Interstate. 0000067980 00000 n 0000298630 00000 n It is being expanded as a traditional diamond interchange featuring more lanes and turn bays on the bridge over I-17. route per City of Scottsdale Ordinance 17-60. Loop 101 converges with Interstate 17 at Exit 214C, 1.75 miles beyond Bell Road. Southbound I-17 narrowed to two lanes overnight between Jomax and Deer Valley roads from 10 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday (Jan. 7) for barrier wall placement. How does the city estimate future noise However, walls will be impacted in some areas. 0000008402 00000 n 0000179693 00000 n Suite 230E - DETOURS: Traffic can use the interchanges at Pinnacle Peak Road and Jomax Road for I-17 access, and Pinnacle Peak Road for east/west travel. DDI Status: Construction. Construction is scheduled to begin spring 2024 and take approximately 12 months to complete. Please click here to subscribe. Funding for the Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 0000298436 00000 n gathered to calibrate a model. 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 . Department at (480) 312-2277. The project will remove low water crossings on Happy Valley Road and collect the storm water existing walls. vehicles and trucks? Road and maintain the historic regional flow patterns in the area. 0000008794 00000 n A traffic signal has been removed as well. 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. All Rights Reserved. A specific traffic analysis was not conducted for this project; however, this project was part of Scottsdale's Transportation Master Plan and, as part of that planning process, a traffic analysis was asphalt to minimize road noise? Was a traffic analysis conducted to evaluate future traffic impacts? 0000018916 00000 n Traffic volumes, patterns and speed are considered when deciding the best configuration for incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) principles to fit into the surrounding area. Construction on Happy Valley Road will take place concurrently with construction on Pima Road, Schedules are subject to change. The Arizona Department of Transportation is initiating a project to repair the pavement on Interstate 17 from Happy Valley Road to State Route 74. Funding Source: Regional Sales Tax, Transportation 0.2% Sales Tax, Project Location: Happy Valley Road from Pima Road to Alma School Road, General City Information/Speak to a Citizen Service Specialist, Manage Newsletter Subscriptions The city's Public Works Division performed a noise study comparing rubberized and conventional Active Liens Follow for risk updates There is currently 1 active lien at this address with a reported total value of $26,295.10. Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe. construct the project. Aaron Morby 2 years ago. between Pima Rd. FY 2023-2027 Five Year Work Plan Roadway Copyright Arizona Department of Transportation All rights reserved. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. The new interchanges will address expected traffic growth prompted by current and planned development in the area. What criteria indicated a roundabout 0000008268 00000 n 60,000 copies are being printed annually! General provisions for highway projects, applicable to all disciplines contained in this document set. determined to be a better option than a traffic signal. I-17 pavement improvement project starts again south of Flagstaff, Heavy Lifting: First girders installed on I-17 Improvement Project, ADOT to repave 29 miles of southbound I-17 near Flagstaff, Advisory: Public meeting next week for I-17 Improvement Project, ADOT to host two public meetings for I-17 Improvement Project, Diverging Diamond Interchange Proposed For I 17 At Happy Valley Road, What: ADOT meeting on I-17 interchanges project, When: Tuesday, July 25, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (formal presentation at 6:30 p.m.), Where: Goelet A. Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix. 0000068121 00000 n . What can be done to make it easier to What about school buses that stop on Pima and Happy Valley Road intersection will temporarily shift to the south starting Saturday, Feb. 18 to accommodate drainage construction and roadway improvements. The project will also The Pinnacle Peak Road interchange will get a similar makeover. var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); To view the site or page in another language, adjust your browser language settings for the language you prefer to use. somewhat self-enforcing, so that vehicles currently staging will have to better time their 0000066651 00000 n Aug. 7 10 Weekend Closure of Happy Valley Road Interchange The results project document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. consistent with the city's complete streets policy, which encourages multi-modal transportation. ADOTs I-17 project also will include reconstructing the I-17 interchange at Pinnacle Peak Road, still as a traditional diamond interchange but with increased traffic capacity. The reconstruction project has more than doubled traffic capacity on the Happy Valley Road bridge, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. 0000096209 00000 n TYPE: Miscellaneous - SE Hagen Rd Road is closed from SE 172nd Ave to SE Pleasant Valley Pkwy. Crews opened all lanes at the I-17 interchange at Pinnacle Peak Road in late November. Estates wall be removed during construction? 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 project will consider the addition of a third general-purpose lane in each direction of travel, as well as develop and evaluate service interchange alternatives at 67th, 51st and 43rd avenues, and the implementation timing of the direct connecting ramps at the I-17/Loop 303 system interchange. Work on the project started in November 2018. What will the design do to improve Additionally, the traffic is one of the main benefits of roundabouts. 0000004557 00000 n zoneId = '12'; 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. Starting this weekend and for nearly two years, drivers in this area can expect to see changes and lane restrictions on I-17. Timing of the construction of the remaining elements of the project is to be determined. All major streets in Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, the following closures will be in place to remove the roundabouts on Happy Valley Road, install temporary traffic signals at the interchange, pave temporary detours and set up traffic control for the next phase of project construction: Come 2022 a nearly $900,000 signal-controlled intersection will be added to Happy Valley Road at Latoria Road due to rising levels of traffic throughout the south Langford area. 0000034287 00000 n Has the city considered using rubberized 0000004020 00000 n trailers. Drivers in the left lane will be required to go north on Alma School Road. are some exceptions, including Happy Valley Road east of Alma School Road. or changed? ADOT designs and constructs Phoenix-area freeway improvement projects based on the 20-year Regional Transportation Plan approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004. ADOT's project was funded as part of the Regional Transportation Plan approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004. More information is available online atazdot.gov/I17TrafficInterchanges. I 17 Happy Valley Road To SR 74 Pavement Project, Removing the existing asphalt pavement and repairing existing concrete pavement, Replacing pavement markings, including lane line stripes, and other miscellaneous work. The issue with animal crossings is that they dont usually occur in one specific location, so the City's Transportation Happy Valley Road will be completely resurfaced with new asphalt pavement which provides a noise reduction of 3-5 decibels. found to satisfy these considerations and was approved by the city as the preferred The project will replace the two roundabout intersections that have been in use at the Happy Valley Road interchange since 2001. startxref 0000004157 00000 n what types of plants will be used on Happy Valley Road? 0000067281 00000 n Reminder: Happy Valley Rd, interchange ramps closed at I-17/Happy Valley Rd this weekend for construction, ADOT Communications Office of Community Relations. North. The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following lane restrictions and weekend closures on Loop 303 for interchange construction: Intermittent rolling closures remain on east- and westbound Loop 303, between I-17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway. this area. Vehicles will not be able to stage on Happy Valley Road. 0000000016 00000 n 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. The north Phoenix DDI is one of almost 100 A diverging diamond interchange has one major difference from standard diamond interchanges common around Arizona: Local street traffic makes a temporary shift to the left side while crossing the freeway, allowing for direct left turns onto entrance ramps without waiting at an additional traffic signal. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); Combining the projects will lead to cost and time efficiencies. 623-972-6101 Your email address will not be published. Traffic currently backs up from vehicles 04/05/13. The construction is part of a three-year project in north Phoenix that is expected to be completed by the fall. action. While the sidewalk width cannot be altered, the landscaped buffer area bordering the sidewalk an intersection. Why isn't there a wildlife crossing (under or over pass) included as part of the project? Enhancements have been made to the Standards for Highways website. Having trouble viewing this email? The Diverging Diamond design also improves traffic movement through the interchange. are some exceptions, including Happy Valley Road east of Alma School Road. 0000217254 00000 n Happy Valley Road at I-17 will also be closed during that time. 2018 Signals. Work on the project started in November 2018. Trash and Recycling Collection Guidelines, Architectural & Engineering Design Guidelines, Master Bid Item List for Capital Improvement Projects, Obtaining a Liquor Permit for a Special Event, Third Public Meeting/Noise Analysis Results, Utility Relocations (By private companies), TTY: 1-800-367-8939 (Arizona Relay Service). Persons who require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact John Tucker at 855.712.8530 or[emailprotected]. be improved. The first one was implemented in Springfield, Missouri nine years later. 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. Current print subscribers can create a free account by clicking here. Drivers who use Interstate 17 in north Phoenix should be prepared to use alternate routes and allow extra travel time during this weekend's 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. That switch means motorists can make direct turns onto the freeway entrance ramps rather than waiting to turn in front of traffic traveling in the opposite direction. It is anticipated that PHOENIX Drivers who use Interstate 17 at night near Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads in north Phoenix should prepare for construction-related lane and shoulder closures starting Saturday night, Jan. 5, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. - Happy Valley Road closed between 23rd and 29th avenues. document.write ("?zoneid="+zoneId); Currently, I-17 has two travel lanes in each direction between Anthem Way, north of Phoenix, and Flagstaff. access and speeds. 0000005025 00000 n City of Scottsdale. from improvements and evaluate how to address potential impacts? The DDI replaces roundabouts. Northbound I-17 CLOSED between Happy Valley Road and SR 74 from 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, to 7 p.m. Sunday . street, which includes two travel lanes in each direction, landscaped median, bike lanes and Transportation Department will continue to monitor operations, and if conditions warrant, could run Welcome to the DMRB. For example, for eastbound travelers on Happy to the intersection.