Construction work set to begin on Loop 202, Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive

Gilbert, Arizona: The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is to begin construction on August 9 to widen an eight-mile section of Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Val Vista Drive.

The $200 million project will widen Loop 202 to add two general purpose lanes in each direction between Loop 101 and Gilbert Road and add one general purpose lane in each direction from Gilbert Road to Val Vista Drive.

The project also includes widening exit ramps to two lanes, widening bridges to accommodate the new lanes, reconstructing the eastbound Arizona Avenue on-ramp and bridge, adding noise walls in some locations and improving the driving surface by removing the existing top layer of asphalt pavement and diamond grinding the concrete pavement.

Project construction will require freeway, ramp and crossroad closures and restrictions, which will primarily occur during overnight hours and on weekends. Ramps will need to be closed for up to two months for reconstruction. Construction is expected to take approximately two-and-a-half years to complete. The contract was awarded to a joint venture between Sundt Construction  and CS Construction.