Project: Arizona Route 101

Summary

Arizona Loop 101 is a 62 mile beltway around the Phoenix metropolitan area. The intent was to connect the rapidly-developing bedroom communities in the East Valley with the suburban employment centers to the west in Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and Scottsdale.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Beltway (within Metro Area)
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 144,382
Length (mi) 62.00
Economic Distress 1.07
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 411
Population Growth Rate (%) 3.4%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 3.5%
Market Size 1,253,106
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 10.5167
Topography 17

Geography

Region Southwest
State AZ
County Maricopa
City Phoenix
Urban/Class Level Metro
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System Highway

Timing

Initial Study Date 1985
Post Construction Study Date 2006
Construction Start Date 1989
Construction End Date 2002
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 2001
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $2,147,483,647
Actual Cost (2022$) $4,404,339,300

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

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Impacts

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Narrative

Arizona Route 101

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