PHOENIX — The City of Scottsdale will be constructing a new pedestrian underpass and will require a partial closure on Chaparral Road, east of Hayden Road, during the summer.
According to the City of Scottsdale, Chaparral Road, just east of Hayden Road, will be closed to all traffic June 3 through Sept. 1. The construction work will generally take place Monday to Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Occasional night and weekend work will be necessary for the installation of a waterline being built in conjunction with this project and due to high temperatures, per the city.
A portion of the Indian Bend Wash Multiuse Path on the east side of Hayden Road closed on May 20, ahead of the street closure. The city recommends pedestrians and bicyclists use the multiuse path on the west side of Hayden Road between Camelback Road and Jackrabbit Road for through access. The Hayden Road Underpass south of Chaparral Road is also closed, according to the city.
The new pedestrian underpass along the Indian Bend Multi-use Path on the east side of Hayden Road under Chaparral Road is expected to increase safety at the busy intersection. The city of Scottsdale says it will reduce conflicts and allow more green light time for vehicles by reducing bike and pedestrian traffic.
Project overview:
- Create a separated crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians along the Indian Bend Wash multi-use path near Chaparral Park.
- Reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians/bicyclists at the intersection.
- Increases green signal time for turning vehicles.
- Utilizes a key design feature found at other legs of this intersection as well as throughout the city’s transportation system.\
According to the city, construction work started on May 20 and will take place though January 2025. The existing east/west pedestrian underpass just south of Chaparral Road and portions of the Indian Bend Wash multi-use path adjacent to Chaparral Road will be closed for the duration of the project. The loop path around Chaparral Lake is fully open. Please see the map for detour routes.
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