A new bridge in Gilbert, Arizona could see construction next year, depending upon the fate of a $515 million bond being presented to city voters in November.
As proposed, the Ocotillo Bridge would extend from Greenfield to Higley roads, spanning the East Maricopa Floodway, Roosevelt Water Conservation District Canal, and Chandler Heights Basin.
Additional Gilbert projects to be funded include improvements to the Heritage Trail and Guadalupe Road, which will see new sidewalk construction and signage; and the reconstruction of roadways within the Val Vista Lakes area.
The Val Vista work is set to include a replacement of existing water lines and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant improvements.
An additional project is calling for the extension of a low-speed roadway between Vaughn Avenue and Neely Street. That project will also see the building of new sidewalks and streetscaping.
What is officially being called the Streets, Transportation & Infrastructure-Related Improvement Bond is specifically designed to replace aging infrastructure in one of the fastest growing towns in the country.
A survey conducted earlier this year indicated that a large 67% of Gilbert respondents regarded improving roadway conditions in the town as a top public works priority.
By Garry Boulard