Project Description

The existing portion of Mesa Ridge Parkway from SH 21 (Powers Boulevard) to Marksheffel Road was constructed by the developer of the adjacent land north of the roadway.  It is planned for an ultimate 4-lane cross-section to operate as a Principal Arterial, but only the westbound lanes have been constructed to date.  The ground where the eastbound lanes are to be located was graded for those improvements at the time the westbound lanes were constructed.  The preliminary plans for the second phase construction included information for the ultimate four lane cross-section, but only the grading has been completed for the eastbound lanes.  The project also includes a bridge over Jimmy Camp Creek and intersection improvements at SH21 and Marksheffel Road. 

The Project consists of design and construction of the eastbound lanes of Mesa Ridge Parkway in general conformance with the ultimate configuration shown in the original roadway concept plans.  After reconsideration of the use of a design/build approach, the project is now proceeding using a conventional design-bid-build approach.  Design of the main project is essentially complete.  Property Acquisition is underway with construction scheduled to begin in early 2025. Construction of the traffic signal at Marksheffel Road, undertaken as a separate project, has been completed.

Team

• Design:  Wilson & Company
• Traffic Signal Construction:  Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc.

Cost Summary

• PPRTA budget: $10,015,000

Schedule Summary

• Design: 2021 – 2024
• Construction – 2025/2026

Progress / Status

• Consultant Design Services essentially complete
• Property Acquisition Services ongoing
• Traffic Signal Construction @ Marksheffel complete

Existing Mesa Ridge Parkway at Jimmy Camp Creek

Traffic Signal at Marksheffel Road