Scottsdale Road Construction: Are We There Yet?
Many of us use Scottsdale Road regularly, and while the construction north of the Loop 101 has come a long way, it certainly doesn’t look like the orange cones will be disappearing anytime soon.
The current project covers Scottsdale Road from Jomax Road to Dixileta Drive. Construction began in late 2024 and is now in its final stages, but the City of Scottsdale says the entire project—including the final paving and striping—isn’t expected to be completed until late 2026. A recent Transportation Commission update was a little more optimistic, estimating completion sometime this fall.
One reason for the extended timeline is a major change at Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevard. The original plan called for a large roundabout, but in April 2025, the Scottsdale City Council voted to replace it with a traditional signalized intersection. That meant redesigning the intersection after the overall project was already underway.
When it’s finally finished, the improvements will include:
- A wider roadway with landscaped medians
- New traffic signals at Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevard
- Five-foot bike lanes
- An eight-foot separated sidewalk on the west side
- A ten-foot shared-use path on the east side
- A signalized pedestrian crossing at Pinnacle Vista Drive
- Major drainage improvements to eliminate the existing at-road wash crossings
The posted speed limit will remain 50 mph, although lately achieving 50 mph anywhere near the construction zone feels like an ambitious personal goal.
The total project budget is approximately $43.7 million, funded through Scottsdale and regional transportation sales taxes. According to the city, nearly 32,000 vehicles per day travel the section between Jomax and Dynamite, with another 28,600 per day using the roadway north of Dynamite.
So yes, it has taken a while—and we still have a few more months to go—but the finished road should be safer and easier to navigate whether you’re driving, biking, or walking.
Until then, remember: Scottsdale Road is just like some of our patients—it’s making progress, but it may need a few more visits before we can officially release it from care.
Information based on updates from the City of Scottsdale Capital Improvement Program, Scottsdale Transportation Commission, and Scottsdale City Council.
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