Val Vista Drive - CP0062

• Project typeRoadway Improvement
• Project valueFunding Source: Arterial Life Cycle Program (ALCP), 2020 General Obligation Bonds and Transportation funds
• Project scheduleConstruction began August 2025 and is estimated to be complete February 2027
• Contractor nameGranite Construction Company

Mesa plans to reconstruct Val Vista Drive from the US 60 Freeway to Pueblo Avenue and the intersection of Val Vista Drive and Southern Avenue. These improvements will provide three through lanes on Val Vista Drive from US60 to Enid Avenue. Improvements include pavement reconstruction, raised center medians, bike lanes, adding drainage structures and facilities, landscaping, and traffic signal modifications. Other improvements include overhead to underground electric (complete), sewer facilities, gas facilities, replacement of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and ADA-compliant ramps and driveways in various locations.

Overall Project Area Map(PDF, 4MB)

Project Phasing & Upcoming Street Closures/Restrictions

Please follow signage or use alternate routes as there will be various lane restrictions and intermittent left turn restrictions throughout the project.

Phase 1 improvements(PDF, 969KB): Val Vista Drive (westside) from the US60 freeway to Southern Avenue, and Southern Avenue to approximately 600 feet (+/-) west of Val Vista Drive - almost complete, crews will need to return at a later date to pave the surface course (top layer) of asphalt. More information will be provided as work is scheduled.

Phase 2 Improvements(PDF, 68KB) (February 2026 through August 2026):
Val Vista Drive (east side) from US60 Freeway to Southern Avenue, and Southern Avenue east of Val Vista Drive:

• Crews are complete with relocating and replacing existing gas mains and valves and water valves. Electrical improvements for traffic signals, streetlights and the remaining concrete are just about complete in this phase.
  

  Lime treatment and asphalt paving (base course/bottom layer):

  • 8/17/26 to 8/19/26 - Lime treatment is used to stabilize the underlying roadway clay-like soils. Lime treatment involves spreading lime over the soil, mixing it in place, compacting it at an appropriate moisture content, curing, and testing. The lime treatment improves soil strength and enhances long-term performance of asphalt. Please note it is normal for steam coming from the equipment in use and some odors from the lime treatment process.
  • 8/25/26 to 8/27/26 – Crews will install base course (bottom layer) of asphalt. Paving involves the use of vibratory compaction equipment that is likely to create slight vibrations that may cause items to shift. Please take necessary precautions to remove and/or secure items. Utility adjustments will follow.
  • Crews will return at a later date for the surface course (top layer) application.

Street Closures:
Extended: 8/10/26 to 8/25/26 - Hampton Ave. will be closed at Val Vista Dr. (east side), to remove and replace corner ramps, valley gutter, and aprons. This closure will also include lime treatment and base pavement (bottom layer of asphalt) improvements.

Next up, Phase 3 Improvements (late August to October 2026):
Val Vista Drive (middle lanes) from US60 Freeway to Southern Avenue, and Southern Avenue (north side) east of Val Vista Drive to Del Taco Driveway:

• Removal of existing asphalt, soil grading, lime treatment, installation of raised median, landscaping, and paving (base course/bottom layer of asphalt).
• Traffic will remain one lane in each direction with right-turn in/right-turn out configurations. As construction progresses in this phase, the project team will reduce barricades and/or create left turns where possible and safe to do so.   

Location

1440 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204  View Map

33.3888096,-111.7547588

1440 S Val Vista Dr , Mesa, AZ 85204

1440 S Val Vista Dr , Mesa, AZ 85204

Val Vista Drive - CP0062