Residents along Thomas Road in Scottsdale can expect to see some major improvements in the coming years, as the city has snagged a sizable $17.4 million grant from the Maricopa Association of Governments designed to breathe new life into a busy passage. The grant, intended for arterial rehabilitation and reconstruction, will focus on a segment of Thomas Road between 56th Street and 74th Street, an area that sees considerable daily traffic.
The full cost to give this road a facelift clocks in at $24.8 million, and not to be outdone by external funding, the city of Scottsdale is throwing in $7.5 million from its own pockets to get the job done, the work on this project won't be just a quick patch-up, we're talking a no-stone-unturned kind of deal with upgrades from the ground up. According to a statement from the city's website, City Manager Greg Caton emphasized the scope of these efforts, saying, "This project represents a major investment in the city’s transportation infrastructure."
Big plans like these take time, and Scottsdale is in it for the long haul – design work is slated for early 2026, and don't expect bulldozers on the ground until early 2028, plenty of heads-ups for locals to plan their detours, the project also coincides with necessary water and sewer system upgrades, tackling multiple infrastructure needs in one fell swoop, as noted on the city's announcement. While the wait may test the patience of residents and commuters, the outcome should deliver a smoother and safer journey through one of Scottsdale's key corridors.
