Fountain Hills says the third eastbound lane on Shea Boulevard is open

The Town of Fountain Hills says all three eastbound lanes of Shea Boulevard between Palisades Boulevard and Fountain Hills Boulevard are open, according to an official news release posted Oct. 6, 2026. The town marked the opening on Monday, Sept. 28, after a project that widened that stretch from two lanes to three.

Construction began in February 2026, the town said, and finished ahead of the original completion window. The project was funded through the Maricopa Association of Governments Proposition 400 program, with 70 percent regional funding and a 30 percent town contribution, the release said. Mayor Gerry Friedel, Councilmember Peggy McMahon and Public Works Director Justin Weldy are quoted thanking residents for their patience during construction.

The town reminded drivers to follow posted speed limits and use caution as motorists adjust to the new three-lane configuration. The work is described as one step toward a longer-term widening of Shea Boulevard.

Source: Town of Fountain Hills news release, “Eastbound Shea Blvd Fully Open as Third Travel Lane Complete”.