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Riggs Road Corridor
Roadway Widening and Traffic Improvements
Program Overview
The Riggs Road Corridor is one of MCDOT’s longest corridor projects, incorporating five projects along one corridor. In partnership with the Towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek, the seven plus mile corridor will create new travel and turn lanes, drainage modifications and traffic safety upgrades.

Program Segments & Schedule
Description of Work |
Status |
This project is designing a three-lane section of Riggs Road between Ellsworth Road and Crismon Road to increase capacity and safety. The project also includes drainage improvements on the north side of Riggs Road as well as sidewalk, curb and gutter.
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Completed in Winter 2018
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Description of Work |
Status |
Construction work on Riggs Road from Hawes Road to Ellsworth Road. This project widened Riggs Road to four lanes and improved drainage.
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Completed in Fall 2016
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Description of Work |
Status |
This project is designing a four-lane section of Riggs Road between Power Road and Hawes Road to increase capacity and safety. The project also includes drainage improvements.
Project Budget
Phase |
FY 19 |
FY 20 |
FY 21 |
FY 22 |
FY 23 |
FY 2019 to 2023 Total |
Scoping |
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Design |
750,000 |
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750,000 |
Construction |
4,568,000 |
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4,568,000 |
Project Total |
5,318,000 |
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5,318,000 |
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Construction: Winter 2018 - Spring 2019
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Description of Work |
Status |
Construction between Recker Road to Power Road is underway. When complete, the finished segment will have new travel and turn lanes, drainage modifications and traffic safety upgrades. These will increase capacity and safety on the roadway.
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Description of Work |
Status |
The Town of Queen Creek is coordinating the construction of improvements to this unpaved section of Riggs Road from Crismon Road to Meridian Road. The project includes constructing a three-lane road and improving the existing intersection of Riggs Road and Rittenhouse road to meet capacity needs
Project Budget
Phase |
FY 19 |
FY 20 |
FY 21 |
FY 22 |
FY 23 |
FY 2019 to 2023 Total |
Scoping |
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Design |
1,750,000 |
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1,750,000 |
Construction |
3,062,000 |
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3,062,000 |
Project Total |
4,812,000 |
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4,812,000 |
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Construction: Summer 2018 - Summer 2019
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Project Information: 602-506-3342