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

Traffic will remain one lane in each direction with traffic control in place 24/7 to protect the work zone. As construction progresses in this phase, the project team will reduce barricades and/or create access where possible and safe to do so. Please follow signage, use alternate routes, and allow extra time to get to your destinations. Please note that weather and unforeseen conditions may impact the planned construction schedule. 

Phase 1 improvements(PDF, 969KB): (September 2025 through February 2026) Val Vista Drive (westside) from the US60 freeway to Southern Avenue, and Southern Avenue to approximately 600 feet (+/-) west of Val Vista Drive. 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 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 3 Improvements(PDF, 110KB) (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. 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 4 Improvements(PDF, 350KB) (October 12, 2026, through January 2027):
Val Vista Drive (west side) north of Southern Avenue, Southern Avenue (north side) 600’ west of Val Vista Drive, and Val Vista Drive (middle lanes), at intersection and south of Southern Avenue. 

• Roadway widening on Val Vista (west side) north of Southern Ave to the northern plaza limits.
• Water and storm drain improvements, electrical work, and traffic signal pole installations at Southern Ave/Val Vista.
• ADA ramp and driveway upgrades, installation of raised medians on Southern and Val Vista and landscaping throughout the project limits.
• Utility pre-lowers, removal of existing asphalt, soil grading, lime treatment, and paving (base course/bottom layer of asphalt).
• Traffic signal work at Pueblo Ave/Val Vista and mill and overlay on Val Vista, Enid to Pueblo Ave
• Late November/early December for approximately 3 weeks, left turns will be prohibited in all directions at the Southern/Val Vista intersection to complete the middle lanes in the intersection and install the remaining section of the raised median on Val Vista, south of Southern.

Late January 2027 through February 2027, the contractor will begin final paving throughout the project limits, followed by utility adjustments, striping, and signage.   

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