CAR Recap - MAG Arterial Reconstruction - McDowell Road - Grant Application.pdf

CITY OF BUCKEYE 
                                                           Finance Department                   
 
530 E Monroe Ave. • Buckeye, Arizona 85326 
Phone 623-349-6165 • www.buckeyeaz.gov 
 
Maricopa Association of Governments - Arterial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Grant Program – McDowell 
Road – Application Summary Recap 
Project Description:   
The City of Buckeye’s Public Works Department seeks to reconstruct McDowell Road from Tonopah Salome 
Highway to Sun Valley Parkway. The current roadway surface is “very poor”, with a Pavement Condition 
Index number of 35. The roadway is currently experiencing several high-severity potholes, alligator pattern 
cracking, block cracking with fatigue cracking in the wheel paths, rutting, raveling, and several longitudinal 
cracking areas, causing safety concerns for all roadway users. The project includes the complete removal and 
reconstruction of the asphalt paving and the addition of all appropriate signage and striping. All striping will 
comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards. Americans with Disabilities Act 
compliant features that may be available, needed, and/or required will be addressed and prioritized. This 
stretch of road work is approximately 0.25 miles.  
 
Project Cost 
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$ 1,042,543 ($729,780 Reimbursable based on budget) 
 
Required Match  
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$ 312,763 
 
Grant Amount  
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$ 729,780 
 
Plans Once Grant Expires:  
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If awarded, the Award Agreement will be presented to Council for acceptance and approval. Any 
additional McDowell Road reconstruction or maintenance needs will come from the General Fund 
account unless additional grant funding opportunities become available, in which case the Grants team 
will pursue.  
Objectives and Expected Outcomes  
Safety is the number one reason for this roadway reconstruction. The objective is to ensure that the 
integrity of the roadway is improved to handle the anticipated increase in traffic, not only for residential 
vehicles, but also commercial and industrial vehicles. This roadway reconstruction will improve roadway 
safety through improved vehicle handling, increase road durability and longevity, and promote regional 
roadway connectivity and integrity. Upon completion of this reconstruction project, the roadway will 
move to a rating of “good” from its current rating of “very poor”.  
Time Period for the Grant 
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FY 2026