ADOT holding virtual meeting on massive project to improve State Route 24 in southeast Valley

PHOENIX — Arizonans will have a chance to learn more about a major transportation upgrade aimed at improving traffic flow east of Loop 202.

The State Route 24 Improvement Project is scheduled to start in fall 2026, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

To ensure the public is well-informed, ADOT is hosting a virtual meeting on Oct. 21 to provide an update and answer questions about the project.

Details about the SR 24 Improvement Project

By the time the project is complete, SR 24 will feature two new lanes in each direction between Loop 202 and Williams Field Road and one additional lane in each direction between Williams Field Road and Ironwood Drive, according to ADOT.

Additionally, Loop 202 will be widened by one lane near its interchange with SR 24.

However, it’s not just a lane addition project. The SR 24 Improvement Project will also add new freeway bridges over Williams Field, Crismon, Signal Butte and Meridian roads.

ADOT will also construct a diverging diamond interchange that connects SR 24 and Ironwood Drive.

There will also be new ramps to improve connections between Loop 202 and Ellsworth Road.

Part of the funding for the project comes from Proposition 479, a half-cent sales tax Maricopa County voters approved in 2024.

How to join virtual meeting about major freeway project starting in 2026

Members of the public can join the meeting about the SR 24 Improvement Project by using this Zoom link.

• Meeting ID: 848 4394 6696
• Passcode: 667066

Guests can also listen to the meeting by calling 833-548-0276.

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