Cotton Lane Widening and Cost Recovery
Summary
The city is moving forward with a $114 million widening project for Estrella Parkway, including bridge expansions over the Gila River and Buckeye Canal. To fund portions of this ahead of development, the city established a cost recovery area to collect up to $20.8 million from undeveloped parcels as they build.
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Last discussed Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total project cost is estimated at $114 million, with a maximum probable cost recovery of $20,845,000 allocated across eight undeveloped parcels.
Commuters and area residents will benefit from reduced traffic congestion, improved safety, and expanded bridge capacity.
Owners of undeveloped parcels subject to cost recovery fees argue the upfront financial burden makes their properties unmarketable.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Regular Meeting — August 31, 2026
The city is moving forward with a $114 million widening project for Estrella Parkway, including bridge expansions over the Gila River and Buckeye Canal. To fund portions of this ahead of development, the city established a cost recovery area to collect up to $20.8 million from undeveloped parcels as they build.
City Council Regular Meeting — June 22, 2026
The city is moving forward with widening Cotton Lane from Estrella Parkway to the bridge to relieve bottlenecks and improve traffic flow. To help fund construction, council established a special cost recovery area to collect shares from nearby undeveloped property owners.
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