Buckeye will begin construction to widen the Verrado Way and Yuma Road intersection to its ultimate configuration.

This project will add travel lanes in each direction on Verrado Way from Yuma Road to Van Buren Street, along with upgraded traffic signals, street lighting, utility work and significant drainage improvements.

Scheduled to begin May 26, the Verrado and Yuma intersection will be closed to traffic until fall 2026. Completing the work under a full closure will accelerate the overall timeline by nearly a year and save millions of dollars compared with phased construction.

Access to businesses, residences and schools will be maintained. However, because routes may not be direct, please plan for extra travel time.

Planned Improvements

This project focuses on enhancing safety, capacity and infrastructure:

• Intersection Expansion: Construction of the ultimate configuration of three through lanes and dual left turn lanes.

• Capacity: Adding an additional lane to Verrado Way from Yuma Road to Van Buren Street.

• Intersection Signal: Installation of a new traffic signal and right-turn “slip lanes” to bypass the signal and improve traffic flow.

• Pedestrian Access: Construction of a 10-foot wide shared-use path along Verrado Way, located just south of Yuma Road.

• Infrastructure & Safety:

  • Installation of significant drainage infrastructure, including new pipes and retention basins.

  • Raising the elevation of the intersection by approximately three feet to mitigate flooding

  • Installation of additional streetlights to improve visibility and safety at the intersection.

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If you have questions or concerns , please call our project hotline at 602-532-6250.