By Jennifer Rupp | Construction Equipment Guide
A $55 million project in Maricopa, Ariz., is under way, following an extensive traffic and accessibility study. SR 347 is the city’s main transportation corridor through the community, serving as a regional connector to major employment and recreation areas. Traffic averages more than 31,000 vehicles per day and future (2040) projections of double that amount sparked a study to improve access and capacity.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in conjunction with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the city of Maricopa evaluated a total of 10 alternatives which would provide improvements to access, capacity and traffic operations through 2040. The study also considered a future grade separation (bridge) to replace the existing at-grade intersection of SR 347 at the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) track. Following a public hearing and environmental assessment, Alternative H was selected.
