The Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) is open
to traffic and was completed in June 2006. The Loop 202
serves drivers from Chandler, Gilbert and southeast Mesa
and is currently being landscaped. The opening of the
12 miles of the Santan in June 2006 was the longest single
stretch of freeway ever opened in the Valley’s history.
Loop 202 (Red Mountain and Santan Freeways) Gilbert Road
to Interstate 10 – A planning process is underway
to prepare for the addition of High Occupancy Vehicles
lanes on this 39 mile section of Loop 202. Details regarding
this project are available on Current
Studies page.
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.
The
Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) was funded with the half-cent sales
tax under the voter-approved Proposition
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size: 3.6MB)
Reports and studies are posted as they become available in
PDF format, which requires Adobe
Reader to view.
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.
