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Transportation staff outlines Loop 101, Old Town paving, paths and sidewalks work for 2026
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Summary
Staff told the Scottsdale commission Jan. 15 that Loop 101 widening and interchange improvements are complete, multiuse-path designs along McCormick Parkway and the Arizona Canal are underway, 68th Street sidewalks will move to construction this year, and Old Town pavement preservation and trail projects were completed or are in progress.
The Scottsdale Transportation Department presented a projects-and-programs update at the Jan. 15 meeting, highlighting completed freeway work, ongoing path projects and near-term construction plans.
Nathan summarized last year's major finish and upcoming work: "One of the most significant things we finished last year was the Loop 101 widening," he said, noting that ADOT led the widening and that the city contributed to interchange improvements at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Shea Boulevard. He said the Loop work added one general-purpose lane in each direction and included lighting and landscaping upgrades.
Staff described design work under way for a McCormick Parkway multiuse path (feasibility and possible sidewalk widening), the Arizona Canal west-side multiuse path, and Indian Bend Wash path renovations. The Pima Road widening is scheduled to wrap up in the spring months, and 68th Street sidewalk design is complete with construction anticipated this year. Old Town pavement preservation included slurry seals, fog seals and milling overlays; staff reported completing substantial square-yard paving work (described in the presentation as "square yards").
Commissioners raised operational questions about restriping and bike-detection markings after contractor work removed certain pavement symbols; staff said the marking practice is under evaluation and that signage will be removed if pavement symbols are discontinued. The department also noted inventories completed for wayfinding signs and bike racks to support ongoing maintenance.
Staff said more department briefings and design reviews will come through the year and that they will return to the commission as projects reach procurement or construction phases.
