SE Valley Times

Town of Queen Creek issued the following announcement on July 20.

Ocotillo Road, the east-west roadway that runs through the heart of Queen Creek is being widened from Ironwood to Signal Butte (link to Facebook Live groundbreaking).

The project will include widening Ocotillo Road to two lanes in each direction with center turn lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, drainage improvements, utility modifications and intersection enhancements at Meridian and Barnes Parkway. The project will also widen Meridian south to two lanes in each direction, connecting to the previously widened roadway. Improvements are anticipated to be complete in late 2022.

“This project is another example of our commitment to Better Roads Ahead in Queen Creek,” stated Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney. “With the completion of this project, Ocotillo Road will be two lanes in each direction from Ironwood all the way to Hawes. The project is being completed with support from Maricopa County and W Holdings. We know roadway improvements can be inconvenient and we appreciate the community’s continued patience while we make these important infrastructure improvements.”

Roadway projects under construction:

·       Queen Creek & Signal Butte

·       Chandler Heights & Power

Another major roadway project under construction is the extension of State Route 24, which will provide two lanes in each direction from Ellsworth to Ironwood. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) project will provide major relief for Queen Creek and the region. The interim roadway will include access ramps at Williams Field, Signal Butte, Meridian and Ironwood. It is anticipated to be complete in fall 2022. For more information, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/SR24. 

Roadway projects in design, nearing construction:

·       Meridian – Queen Creek to Germann

·       Meridian – Cherrywood to Combs (phase 2)

·       Queen Creek – Ellsworth to Crismon 

The Town is halfway through the 10-year infrastructure improvement plan. Since 2016, the following major roadway improvements have been completed:

·       Rittenhouse - Sossaman to QC Marketplace

·       Sossaman & Chandler Heights intersection improvements

·       Ocotillo - Power to Recker

·       Ocotillo - Rittenhouse to 218th Pl

·       Ocotillo - Heritage Loop to Ellsworth Loop

·       Ellsworth - Ocotillo to Rittenhouse

·       Ellsworth - Queen Creek to Germann

·       Crismon - Queen Creek to Germann

·       Power - Ocotillo to Brooks Farm

·       Riggs - Power to Meridian

·       Meridian - Cherrywood to Combs

·       Germann - Meridian to Ironwood

·       Rittenhouse – 213th to Riggs

As roadway improvements continue, please slow down, allow extra time for travel and be courteous of motorists and work crews.

Original source can be found here.