Osborn Road: Hayden Road to Scottsdale Road

The City of Scottsdale (City) planned to construct multi-modal transportation improvements to approximately one (1) mile of Osborn Road, between Scottsdale and Hayden Roads within the City of Scottsdale.  Osborn Road is designated as a bike route connecting several existing bike lanes along the major roadways and a paved shared-use path along the Indian Bend Wash corridor.  The purpose of the project was to support regional bicycle travel within Scottsdale and between adjacent cities, improve multi-modal access, and increase pedestrian, bicyclist, and vehicular safety along Osborn Road.

Per ADOT standards, DSG completed environmental reviews, which included a cultural literature review, biological review, hazardous materials review, Section 404, Section 4(f) reviews and provided early clearance for geotechnical exploration.

Location: Pinal County
Timeframe: January 2019 – December 2020
Accomplishments: Approvals by agency after several project delays  
Challenges: Agency coordination during Covid pandemic