The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will fund $20.4 million in projects to improve the state’s transportation system. At its meeting in Flagstaff on May 16th the Arizona State Transportation Board approved projects in Apache, Cochise, Maricopa, Navajo & Yavapai Counties.
Apache County
US 191 Repaving and Bridge Replacement - The project consists of repaving a 16.6 mile segment of US 191 beginning 12 miles north of St. Johns. Also included is the replacement of the bridge over Zuni Wash. Haydon Building Corporation will begin work in July on the $5.8 million project, which is scheduled for completion in early 2009.
Cochise County
Sierra Vista Intersection Improvement - The project is at the intersection of SR 92 & Buffalo Soldier Way & consists of roadway widening to provide additional turn lanes, replacement of the existing traffic signal system, median islands, storm drains & construction of a turnout for the future east leg of the intersection. Bison Contracting Company will begin work in July on the $1.9 million project, which is scheduled for completion in late fall.
Maricopa County
Red Mountain Freeway (SR 202L) Bridge Widening - The project consists of widening the eastbound Loop 202 bridges over Washington Street & Mill Avenue. FNF Construction will begin work in July on the $5.2 million project, which is scheduled for completion by March 2009.
Navajo County
US 60 Concrete Barrier - The project is at Hagen Hill, approx. 20 miles southwest of Show Low. It consists of removing the existing guardrail & replacing it with a concrete barrier. Show Low Construction will begin work in July on the $227,000 project, which is scheduled for completion in early fall.
Yavapai County
SR 69 Repaving - The project consists of repaving a 4.5-mile segment of SR 69 beginning 4 miles northwest of Cordes Junction. Asphalt Paving & Supply will begin work in July on the $3.1 million project, which is scheduled for completion in November.
SR 169 Agua Fria River Bridge - The project consists of removing the existing bridge over the Agua Fria River on SR 169 & replacing it with a new bridge. FNF Construction will begin work in July on the $4.2 million project, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2009.