In Spring 2007, Estrella Mountain Community College began site improvement construction at the Dysart and Sage North East campus entrance. The traffic light installation is one piece of a larger project that will create a safer traffic environment at the intersection. Other modifications planned will include an extra turn lane, moving the electrical power lines underground, sidewalks and landscaping designed to handle increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow due to growth in the West Valley.

Please note that through late April 2007, the entry/exit at Dysart and Sage will have traffic restrictions due to the installation of the traffic control equipment, burial of lines, etc. We DO NOT anticipate a complete closure, but it might cause some inconvenience. The end result will be well worth the minor construction delays.

Timeline:

November 2004
Voters pass Prop 401 - Maricopa Community Colleges $951M Bond Request
- $71M allocated for Estrella Mountain

February 2005
Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board approves first round of bond sales - $190M in General Obligation Bonds
- $5M allocated for EMCC land purchase

January 2007
Construction begins on Dysart Road

April/May 2007
Anticipated Completion