Loop 101 and Loop 202 Bottleneck Study

Highway banner showing traffic congestion on Loop 101 and 202.

Study Objectives

The purpose of the Loop 101 and Loop 202 Bottleneck Study is to identify proposed corridor improvements to enhance safety and improve traffic operations in the study area. To identify potential improvements, the study team will:

  • Evaluate existing and future conditions in study area.
  • Review findings and recommendations from previous studies and include compatible recommendations.
  • Identify stakeholder and public priorities through public meetings and surveys.

The proposed recommendations will be focused on both design and operational strategies. This study is the first step in a multi-step process to improve travel within this corridor. 

Rio Reimagined Active Transportation Project Boundary Map

Study Area

The study will focus on the Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and the Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) corridors and access between the freeways and arterial network. The freeway corridor study limits are:

  • Loop 101 (Price Freeway): US 60 to just north of the Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway)
  • Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway): Priest Drive to Dobson Road

Study Process

The study will take approximately two years with public engagement being conducted at key milestones of the study process. The study timeline is below.

Timeline

Rio Reimagined Active Transportation Study Timeline March 2025 - August 2026

Study Partners

Arizona Department of Transportation logo
City of Mesa
City of Tempe
City of Scottsdale
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Federal Highway Administration
Maricopa County
City of Phoenix logo
Contacts
Principal Engineer
Kirstin Huston