The following City of Mesa Capital Improvement Projects are upcoming and will be underway in the near future. These projects involve the widening of our existing arterial street system; intersection improvements; adding new roadways; landscaping within public right-of-way; street lighting and traffic signal system improvements. 

Dobson Road and Guadalupe Road Intersection Improvements    (Project No. 01-370-001)

• The City of Mesa is proposing improvements to the intersection of Dobson Road and Guadalupe Road.  The project will widen Dobson Road at the intersection to provide six through lanes, (3 each direction), dual left turn lanes in each direction, and a dedicated right turn lane for southbound Dobson Road.  The project will also widen Guadalupe Road at the intersection to provide dual left turn lanes in each direction, while maintaining the four existing lanes, (2 each direction).  Other improvements include new street lights, traffic signals and landscaping.  A bus pullout and bus shelter will be added to Dobson Road north of Guadalupe Road.  Construction will begin in 2010.  The source of funding for this project is from the Regional Transportation Plan funds (Proposition 400) and City of Mesa sales tax revenue.  For more Information see Public Meeting Flyer and Handout.

Gilbert Road and University Drive Intersection Improvements      (Project No. 01-373-001)

• The City of Mesa is proposing improvements to the intersection of Gilbert Road and University Drive.  The project will widen both University Drive and Gilbert Road to six lanes (3 in each direction) at the intersection, and will include raised landscaped and flush medians on Gilbert Road, dual left turn lanes at the intersection, new street lights, traffic signals and landscaping.  Construction will begin in 2009.

University Drive and Country Club Drive Intersection Improvements  (Project No. 01-397-001)

• The City of Mesa is proposing improvements to the intersection of Country Club Drive and University Drive.  The project will widen University Drive to six lanes (3 in each direction) at the intersection, and will include new street lights, traffic signals and landscaping.  A bus shelter will be added to Country Club Drive north of University Drive no other improvements are planned for Country Club Drive.  Construction will begin in 2010.  The source of funding for this project is from the Regional Transportation Plan funds (Proposition 400) and City of Mesa sales tax revenue.  For more Information see Public Meeting Flyer and Handout.

Mesa Drive and Broadway Road Intersection Improvements         (Project No. 01-400-001)

• This project will widen the intersection of Mesa Drive and Broadway Road to include three through lanes and two left turn lanes in each direction.  Right turn lanes and bus pullouts may be added where possible.  Construction will begin in 2010.  The project is funded with a combination of Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and future Transportation bonds (to be voted on in NOV. 2008). 

Broadway Road Improvements, Dobson Road through Extension Road (Project No. 01-401-001)

• The City of Mesa is proposing roadway improvements to segments of Broadway Road between Dobson Road and Country Club Drive.  Improvements may include additional travel lanes, bus pullouts, bus shelters, additional right turn lanes, streetlights and traffic upgrades.  Construction will begin in 2010.  For more information see Public Meeting Flyer and Handout.

Southern Avenue and Country Club Drive Intersection Improvements (Project No. 01-434-001)

• This project will add a third westbound through lane east of Country Club Drive.  Right turn lanes and bus pullouts may be added where possible.  Construction will begin in 2012.  The project is funded with a combination of Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and future Transportation Bonds (to be voted on in Nov. 2008).

Southern Avenue and Stapley Drive Intersection Improvements   (Project No. 01-814-001)

• This project will widen the intersection of Southern Avenue and Stapley Drive to include three through lanes and two left turn lanes in each direction.  Widening of Stapley Drive will extend south to match the improvements made by ADOT at the US 60 interchange.  A raised median will also be constructed on Stapley Drive.  Right turn lanes and bus pullouts may be added where possible.  Construction will begin in 2012.  The project is funded with a combination of Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and future Transportation Bonds (to be voted on in Nov. 2008).

Southern Avenue and Mesa Drive Intersection Improvements       (Project No. 01-817-001)

• This project will widen the intersection of Southern Avenue and Mesa Drive to include three through lanes and two left turn lanes in each direction.  Widening of Mesa Drive will extend south to match the improvements made by ADOT at the US 60 interchange.  A raised median will also e constructed on Mesa Drive.  Right turn lanes and bus pullouts may be added where possible.  Construction will begin in 2012.  The project is funded by a combination of Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and future Transportation Bonds (to be voted on in Nov. 2008).

Power Road Improvements, Galveston Road to the East Maricopa Floodway (Project No. 04-843-001)

• The City of Mesa, Town of Gilbert and Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) are proposing improvements to Power Road from south of Guadalupe Road to Galveston Road (South of Ray Road).  The project will widen Power Road to six lanes (3 in each direction) with a raised landscaped median and dual left turn lanes at the arterial intersections.  Other improvements include new street lights, traffic signals, sidewalk and landscaping along the corridor.  Construction will begin in 2010.  For more information see Public Meeting Flyer and Handout.

Greenfield Road Improvements, Baseline Road to Southern Avenue (Project No. 04-844-001)

• The City of Mesa is proposing to Greenfield Road and from Baseline Road to Southern Avenue.  The project will widen Greenfield Road to six lanes (3 in each direction).  The project is proposed to include raised landscaped medians, intersection improvements at Baseline Road, new street lights, traffic signals, and landscaping.  The source of funding for this project is from the Regional Transportation Plan funds (Proposition 400) and City of Mesa sales tax revenue.  Construction will begin in 2009.