The City of Scottsdale announced that the long‑running “Scottsdale Road Improvements: Jomax Road to Dixileta Drive” project is on track to wrap up by late December. The $44 million effort, funded by the city’s transportation sales tax and the Maricopa Association of Governments regional sales tax, began two years ago and has faced several delays.
Project scope and recent updates
Originally envisioned as a roundabout, the intersection was re‑designed in 2025 after the Scottsdale City Council voted to retain a four‑way intersection with traffic lights. While some critics warned the city might lose a $30 million grant for the roundabout, a new funding source was secured to cover the upgraded design.
According to Teresa Makinen, the city’s spokeswoman, “Project completion is scheduled for late December.” Construction will continue through November to convert this stretch of Scottsdale Road into a complete street featuring landscaped medians, bike lanes, sidewalks and trails, enhancing safety and accessibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Current construction activity
Lane closures remain in effect. Traffic is currently shifted to the west side of Scottsdale Road, with one lane in each direction from Dixileta Drive to Jomax Road. The east side of Dynamite Boulevard stays closed while crews rebuild the intersection.
Key work includes installing a signalized crossing at Pinnacle Vista Drive, upgrading drainage, and adding left‑in/left‑out median islands at Bobwhite Way and Pinnacle Vista Drive. Crews are also paving the base course of asphalt on the east side of the Scottsdale Road/Dynamite Boulevard intersection.
Starting this week, crews will begin final paving on the east side of Scottsdale Road from Jomax through Dixileta. Side streets such as Oberlin Way and Bent Tree Drive will stay closed on the east side of Scottsdale Road, and some side streets may be closed for the next two weeks.
Upcoming milestones
From November 19, crews will shift to final paving on the west side of Scottsdale Road, extending from Dixileta through Jomax. The Scottsdale Road/Dynamite intersection is expected to reopen by Thanksgiving, according to Makinen.
In the final week of November, crews will adjust utilities along Scottsdale Road and prepare for striping the roadway. Lane reductions will continue, and the speed limit will remain at 30 mph through the construction zone.
Impact on residents
While the project has added six months to the original schedule, the city emphasizes the long‑term benefits: smoother traffic flow, safer pedestrian pathways, and improved bike infrastructure. Residents are encouraged to follow detour signage and stay informed of any additional street closures.
City officials thanked the community for its patience and cooperation as the improvements move toward completion, underscoring the project’s role in supporting Scottsdale’s growing population and commitment to modern, multimodal transportation.
Original reporting: Scottsdale Progress — read the source article.
