Site work and paving for a road / highway in Tempe, Arizona. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

The Transportation Division is tasked with providing residents and visitors with a safe and efficient transportation system. As part of a continuing transportation safety program, Traffic Engineering staff proactively identifies potential locations within the City that could benefit from the implementation of traffic safety measures. In addition, through review of traffic counts, staff monitors traffic volumes on arterial roadways. This project will construct safety and capacity improvements at the intersection of Rural Road and Baseline Road. Improvements will include construction of an eastbound to southbound right-turn lane and improvements to the traffic signal, sidewalks (including ADA), lighting, striping, and transit stops. As of August 12, 2022, this project is currently in the City of Tempe's FY 2022-2027 CIP. Information regarding a design firm and the general contractor selection timeline has not been disclosed. A firm construction timeline has not been released. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.