Iconic Arizona Highway Victim of Fires, Floods: Improving State Route 88 Apache Trail

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Improving State Route 88 Apache Trail: How to maintain the delicate balance of history, the changing environment and public access 

State Route 88/Apache Trail was constructed in 1904 to provide construction access for the Roosevelt Dam, which was completed in 1911. Much of the 42-mile route, particularly east of Tortilla Flat, retains its original historic character.

The FHWA, the U.S. Forest Service and state of Arizona undertook a paving project for an 11-mile section that led up to the dam. Engineers attempted to retain the historic look and feel of the highway, however given modern weather and climate change, they had to change their approach and engineer more resiliency into their design. The 11-mile segment will be complete in April 2024. This project will inform the reconstruction of an adjacent segment of the route, damaged by fire and flood, in terms of historic preservation.

About the Presenter

Dustin Robbins, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer, Stanley Consultants

Dustin brings a passion for delivering projects and stems from his years of experience leading projects as a consulting engineer and as a former engineer with the Federal Highway Administration. With a technical background in geotechnical engineering, he has worked on numerous transportation projects for DOTs, FHWA, and public agencies in the mountain and western regions of the United States. As a transportation project manager, Dustin is eager about delivering quality drawings, team building, engaging with stakeholders, resolution of conflicts, program management and delivering successful projects. His transportation experience includes project management and inclusive of geotechnical engineering for local roadways, state highways, rehabilitation projects, multi-use trails, multi-modal transportation and parking facilities.

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