Gallego Announces Nearly $13 Million He Helped Secure is Coming to Maricopa County to Improve Dangerous Intersection

Gallego Announces Nearly $13 Million He Helped Secure is Coming to Maricopa County to Improve Dangerous Intersection

PHOENIX - Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) announced that $12,739,765 is coming to Maricopa County to improve safety conditions and traffic flow at the intersection of Grand Avenue (US 60), 35th Avenue, and Indian School Road. The funding announcement comes after Rep. Gallego sent a letter supporting the grant to the Department of Transportation earlier this year.

"Anyone who has been caught at this intersection knows how time-consuming and dangerous it is," said Rep. Gallego. "I'm incredibly proud to have helped secure this funding that will support the region's economy, save people time, and get them where they need to go safely."

The nearly $13 million will be administered by the Maricopa Association of Governments and will be paid out over two years. The project will include raising 35th Avenue to create a new elevated intersection with Indian School Road above Grand Avenue; constructing new bridges over the BNSF railroad; addressing local circulation needs; installing new, wider ADA-accessible sidewalks; right-of-way acquisition; accommodating future high-capacity transit; and installing separate bus pull-outs and new bus shelters.