A one-way traffic circulation plan will begin a month-long trial in Downtown Scottsdale on September 4. Three road sections will operate as one-way streets for approximately 30 days.
According to officials, the roadways accommodate large numbers of vehicles and pedestrians during peak weekend and nighttime hours.
The one-way street pattern is designed to lessen “conflict points” and keep traffic moving. The pattern will provide emergency vehicles an additional travel lane to pass stopped traffic.
The one-way traffic circulation plan was presented to area business and property owners in August. The police department and traffic engineering will evaluate traffic patterns during the trial period.
New one-way sections are:
• Buckboard Trail – northbound only from Shoeman Lane to Camelback Road
• Shoeman Lane – westbound only from Saddlebag Trail to Buckboard Trail
• Saddlebag Trail – southbound only from Camelback Road to Shoeman Lane