State Route 801 is a proposed new east/west freeway in western Maricopa County. It would connect existing State Route 85 to the proposed Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), with a connection to the proposed extension of Loop 303 south of Interstate 10. The intent of the proposed SR 801 is to improve traffic flow by providing an east/west reliever route for I-10. More . . .

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The timeline represents the required steps in the development of a roadway or roadway improvement. In addition to establishing a funding source, there are a series of required planning and environmental studies before a roadway is constructed.

The portion of the State Route 801 Study project is funded with the half-cent sales tax under the voter-approved Proposition 400.

 

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.