San Luis, Arizona – Last Friday, the Arizona Department of Transportation Board of Directors approved the construction and expansion of Cesar Chavez Boulevard, marking a significant milestone for the City of San Luis. The project, which has been in development for over a decade, has been awarded to DPE Construction and is expected to start in early 2026.
With an investment of over $65 million, the project will:
- Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
- Enhance roadway safety with upgraded intersections, signals, lighting, and signage.
- Support the city’s continued economic growth and development.
The project scope includes reconstructing Cesar Chavez Boulevard into a four-lane divided roadway with intersection channelization, drainage improvements, asphaltic paving, pavement marking, signals, lighting, and other related work. A one-lane roundabout will also be constructed at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Escondido and San Luis Plaza Drive.
“This is a major win for San Luis,” stated Mayor Nieves Riedel. “This is a testament to the dedication of former and current council members, city staff, and the entire regional team who stayed committed over the years to make this long-awaited project a reality,” she added.
Construction is expected to commence in early 2026 and be completed by 2028.
Aerial rendering of the planned Cesar Chavez Boulevard Expansion Project
pictured from Hidalgo Avenue to 6th Avenue