ADOT News: ADOT shows off progress on Loop 303/I-10 interchange
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ADOT shows off progress on Loop 303/I-10 interchange
Project in Goodyear slated for completion in fall 2014
PHOENIX —Crews working to build the freeway interchange linking Interstate 10 with Loop 303 in Goodyear have passed the halfway mark on the $134 million project, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The “northern half” of the interchange, which will provide all the freeway-to-freeway ramps for drivers to make direct connections between I-10 and Loop 303 north of the interstate, is scheduled for completion in fall 2014.
ADOT conducted a project briefing at Goodyear City Hall today (March 27) and then took officials from Goodyear on a tour of the interchange construction site.
“We’re excited to see the progress on this project,” said Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord.
The mayor emphasized that the future I-10/Loop 303 interchange will play an important role in economic development in the West Valley.
“The work is fascinating and represents the continued growth in Goodyear,” said Lord. I know our residents are watching the progress and looking forward to improving our local connectivity to other parts of the Valley. The timing is perfect as we anticipate the opening of the new regional mall in the next few years, with improved access to both Loop 303 and I-10.”
In addition to elevated ramps and other connections between the two freeways, the project is constructing a new section of westbound I-10 lanes traveling beneath the interchange. Future I-10 frontage roads also will be added in each direction between Sarival Avenue and Citrus Road, providing area drivers with a new way to connect to Cotton Lane.
About a year-and-a-half before the Loop 303/I-10 interchange opens to traffic, ADOT has developed a “Virtual Drive” allowing local residents to already experience what it will be like to drive the ramps and other new roadways at the interchange. Just visit azdot.gov/loop303 to find the Virtual Drive.
ADOT also is improving Loop 303 into a six-lane freeway between I-10 and Grand Avenue through an ongoing series of projects in the West Valley. That work also is scheduled for completion by fall of next year.