Transportation Network Improvements

Scottsdale’s Transportation & Streets Department manages a variety of street and infrastructure improvement projects in-house. These projects are smaller in scope and budget and typically require less than 90 days to construct. Examples of these projects include:

These projects are smaller in scope and budget and typically require less than 90 days to complete.

• Adding and extending right-turn lanes at intersections
• Constructing pedestrian refuge islands
• Installing Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon crosswalks
• Modifying and installing traffic signals to improve roadway safety and efficiency

If we are working on a project near your home or business, you should have received project notification. Residents and business owners adjacent to the work area are encouraged to visit this website for project details and updates.

Construction of two speed cushions on 78^th St. north and south of Gold Dust Ave. will begin in late July. The speed cushions are part of a comprehensive traffic calming project along 78^th St. near Gold Dust Ave. In addition to the speed cushions, the speed limit on 78^th St. between Shea Blvd. and Mountain View Rd. will be reduced to 25 MPH. These changes were initiated in response to a community petition and feedback gathered at a community meeting.

Construction is expected to take about a week; work will be scheduled on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Travel lanes on 78^th St. will be restricted, but not closed, during construction.

Questions? Please email the project manager, Helayne Dominguez.

Phase I

July 26 – August 13 | ADA Ramp and Crosswalk Safety Improvements

• New ADA Ramps will be constructed, and existing ramps will be updated to current standards throughout the project area.
• Crosswalks at Buckboard Trail, Brown Rd. and Scottsdale Rd. will be reconstructed including the removal of existing pavers and replacement with new asphalt surfaces stamped in a red brick pattern.
• Traffic Restrictions:  Expect lane closures while crews are working in intersections. One travel lane, in each direction, will remain open, when possible. Some intersections may be closed overnight. Please follow the posted detours and plan ahead to avoid delays.

Phase II

August 9 – August 27 | Utility Adjustments and Mill and Overlay

• In-street utilities will be adjusted, to avoid interruption of service, before and after project construction.
• Mill and overlay construction includes removing ‘milling’ a layer of pavement and resurfacing or ‘overlaying’ the road with a new asphalt layer.
• Traffic Restrictions: Expect temporary lane restrictions on east and westbound Indian School Rd. during the utility adjustment work. One travel lane, in each direction, will remain open during mill and overlay construction.