Some interesting news for those of us who live in and travel within the Valley of the Sun. It looks like our freeways will get a much needed update. With the rate of newcomers to our area, the freeways are starting to look - dare I say? like Los Angeles freeways? Nahhhhhhh, justs kidding. We are a ways behind Los Angeles, but we are kinda spoiled being able to get to anywhere in our Valley in 60-75 minutes. The Arizona Republic reports that plans to speed up construction of someValley freeway projects by as much as 14 years were approved Wednesday by the Maricopa Association of Governments. MAG approved acceleration of six freeway projects in various parts of the Valley. The plan still needs to be approved by the State Transportation Board on Friday, which is expected to occur. The Valley projects that will move up on the construction schedule include:
*A third lane to Interstate 10 from Verrado Way to Sarival Road, accelerated to 2009 start date
* A third lane to Interstate 17 from Carefree Highway to Anthem Way, accelerated to 2009 start date
* Adding a HOV lane to Loop 101 from Tatum Blvd. to Princess Drive, accelerated to 2008 start date
* Adding a HOV lane to Loop 101 from Baseline Road to the Santan Freeway in Mesa accelerated to 2008 start date
* Building a partial interchange for the future Loop 303 at Bell Road, moved to 2008 start date
* Road improvements to Cactus and Waddell roads for crossings at the future Loop 303 in the West Valley, moved up to a 2008 start date.
This is in addition to our lightrail which is coming along quickly and will zip us around the valley before we know it. And this is just a small bite at ADOT's plans to bring about much easier and quicker access to our communities here in our sunny valley.
Notice we're down to 44,403 active listings as of this morning? That's down almost 1,000 in just under two weeks. I'm getting more calls from buyers.....our market is turning methinks. Hang in there!!! Have a great Christmas and holiday. I'll be back soon for more interesting information about our valley.
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