Surprise, AZ News blog

Another consent Item that they passed in Feb. 2008 making no provision to make a left hand turn on Santa Fe Drive when going South on Dysart Rd. at the railroad track.

This is going to create a real problem for the business’s in the original square mile.

Thanks for your interest, 

Lyn 

Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:56 AM
To: Mayor
Subject: highway money Mayor Truitt 

Mr. Vukanovich, 

The City receives HURF (Highway User Revenue Funds) to fund roadway projects.  The formula for receiving those funds is the same as all valley cities, however it is based on population so larger cities receive a larger share. In addition, the city has specific roadway projects that are in the Prop 400 plan paid for by the continuation of the ½ cent sales tax approved by the voters. Both of these funds are paid automatically based on population data tracked by the Department of Economic Security.  Neither of these funds require us to “apply” to receive them. 

In 2006 the State Legislature appropriated $184 million in surplus funds to the MAG region to accelerate transportation projects within the regional prop 400 plan.   The City of Surprise was successful in securing $22 Million of that funding for the bridge work at Waddell, Cactus and Bell Roads along the SR303.   

Beyond that there are occasional leftover funds that we term “closeout” or “enhancement” funds.  Surprise is at this time attempting to secure enhancement funds to improve the intersection of Bell and Grand and will also apply for smaller funds to complete much needed sidewalk projects along Grand Ave. 

Please let me know if I can answer any other questions that you may have. 

Stephanie Wilson  Assistant to the City Manager   City of Surprise   12425 W. Bell Road, Suite D100  

Surprise, AZ 85374

SURPRISE, AZ (May 2, 2008) Litchfield Road, between Waddell and Cactus Roads, will be closed in both directions starting Tuesday, May 6.The road closure will allow for construction crews to replace a section of pavement that is currently in poor condition.  The work will last through late Thursday at which time Litchfield will be reopened. 

SURPRISE, AZ (April 29, 2008) In July work will begin on the second and third phases of the Bell Road Reconstruction Project and the public is invited to attend an Open House to get all the details.The Open House is Wednesday, May 14, at the Surprise Regional Library on Bullard Avenue, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. City staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about this project.

Article in to-days Republic does not elaborate on what the pinch is or will be in Maricopa and Pima County.

Road closures and restrictions due to construction.

Emailed to Bob, Feb.12thI don’t believe that there will be any restrictions for southbound traffic on Dysart turning onto Santa Fe, but I am waiting for a response from the Engineer managing the project. I will let you know as soon as I know.Thanks.Stephanie WilsonAssistant to the City ManagerCity of Surprise12425 W. Bell Road, Suite D100