Bell Road (Phoenix Metro)
Arterial road in the northern Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bell Road is a major east-west arterial road in the northern Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area.[3] It is one of the few roadways to cross the Agua Fria River in the northwestern part of the metro area, providing a vital link between the growing suburb of Surprise with Phoenix. As a result, the portion of Bell Road passing through Surprise and Sun City is the busiest arterial road in the state of Arizona.[4]
Quick Facts Namesake, Type ...
Namesake | Harvey Bell |
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Type | Arterial street |
Owner | Maricopa County and the cities of Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, and Scottsdale |
Length | 34.6 mi (55.7 km)[1] 1.4 mi (2.25 km) gap in Scottsdale[1] |
Location | Phoenix metropolitan area |
West end | Sun Valley Parkway in Surprise 33°38′18″N 112°27′36″W |
East end | McDowell Mountain Ranch Road in Scottsdale 33°38′20″N 111°50′40″W |
North | Union Hills Drive (18600 North) |
South | Greenway Road (15400 North) |
Construction | |
Completion | mid-1970s (present alignment)[2] |
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The road is named for farmer Harvey Bell, who, together with James Shea, formed in 1916 the Paradise Verde Irrigation District.[5][6]