Would air, noise and visual quality be impacted by construction of a new road or freeway?
A major purpose of this study is to determine the potential impacts on air, noise and visual quality and to look for ways to lessen those impacts. The South Mountain Freeway is a large complex project and the study team is analyzing potential impacts. 16. How long will this study take to complete? The study began in July 2001. Traditionally, this type of study takes five to seven years to complete. However, this will ultimately be determined by issues and impacts that are discovered during the course of the study. Based on current progress, ADOT anticipates that a final decision will be reached by 2012. 17. When is something likely to be built? If the outcome of this study is a build alternative, the timing of construction will depend upon funding availability in conjunction with final design completion, right of way acquisition, and utility relocation. As part of the current study, a document called an Implementation Plan will be produced. This document will recommend how to construct
