US 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell Road Weekly Project Update

US 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell Road Weekly Project Update

Arizona Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 03/11/2016 02:19 PM MST

US 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell Road Weekly Project Update

Work continues within work zone.

Weekly Update #7—Week of March 14, 2016

The Grand Avenue/Bell Road Interchange Project is using the design-build contracting method, which provides flexibility while the contractor’s designers work side-by-side with the construction team to deliver an improved connection between the two roadways. The project is scheduled to be completed over the next 14 months (in spring 2017).

Utility relocation work in the area, mostly during overnight hours, is already under way.

In order to reduce the project’s length and lessen the overall impacts of construction, ADOT has worked with the city of Surprise and local businesses to schedule a full closure of Bell Road near Grand Avenue. The full closure will allow Bell Road to be reconstructed as an overpass traveling over Grand Avenue and the parallel railroad tracks, providing a significant improvement for traffic flow.

The preliminary activities below are preparing the team for the April 1 Bell Road closure.

Schedule of On-site Activities*

• Excavation and installation of drainage pipes on the east side of Grand Avenue within the right-of-way. No impact to traffic.
• Excavation for utilities trench. No impact to traffic.

What to Expect > Traffic Restrictions*

• Business access remains available from both Bell Road and Grand Avenue.
• Eastbound and westbound Grand Avenue left turn lane restrictions overnight on 3/14 and 3/15 for underground utility surveying between Towne Center and Bell Grande drives:
• Eastbound and westbound Grand Avenue reduced to one lane for traffic signal change
• No right turn from eastbound Grand Avenue to westbound Bell Road
• Single left turn lane from westbound Grand Avenue to westbound Bell Road and from eastbound Grand Avenue to eastbound Bell Road
• Right curb lane closure on eastbound Bell Road approaching Grand Avenue

*schedule subject to change based on design schedule, weather, or unforeseen conditions

Stay Informed – Keep In Touch

For more information or if you have questions:

ADOT’s project hotline: (855) 712-8530, press option #1

Project email: bellandgrandinfo@azdot.gov

Project website: www.azdot.gov/bellandgrand  

Media inquiries: (800) 949-8057; email: news@azdot.gov