US 60 (Superstition Freeway) is one of the key east-west freeways linking the East Valley with Phoenix. The freeway includes High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes (except in a small portion in far east Mesa and Apache Junction) that aide in relieving traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours, encourage carpooling and public transportation, allow for express bus service, shorten travel time, and reduce the overall number of vehicles on the road.
Current US 60 Activity:
US 60 Widening Project - Interstate 10 to Loop 101 – General Purpose Lanes are being added in both directions. Details are available on the US 60 Widening Project Page.
Study of Interest - US 60 Study in Pinal County – current study to explore potential roadway alternatives beginning at the end of the Superstition Freeway in Apache Junction and extends east-southeast for a distance of 13 miles to end west of Florence Junction and SR 79. Details regarding the US 60 re-route in Pinal County is available on the Current Studies page.
US 60 Widening Project
The
timeline represents the required steps in the development
of a roadway or roadway improvement. In addition to establishing
a funding source, there is a series of required planning and
environmental studies before a roadway is constructed.
Interstate 10 (Maricopa Freeway) to Loop 101 (Price Freeway) General Purpose Lanes
Construction began in late 2008 with completion anticipated in spring 2010.
The
US 60 (Superstition Freeway) was funded with the half-cent
sales tax under the voter-approved Proposition
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Our Valley Freeway System is part of the 2004 voter-approved Regional Transportation Plan. We are working hard with our transit partners to implement the voters’ vision and are committed to quality, safety, open communication with our neighbors, and minimal inconvenience to the traveling public.
