As part of the Sedona in Motion (SIM) program, the city of Sedona and contactor, Fann Contracting Inc., are working on the construction of the Forest Road Connection Project. The project includes the construction of a new two-lane roadway that will connect the current terminus of Forest Road to a new intersection on State Route 89A, just west of "the Y" roundabouts. Additional work includes the installation of new concrete curb and gutter, retaining walls, a Shared Use Path (SUP), drainage infrastructure, landscape improvements and the extension of sewer infrastructure.

Project details

This project:

• Gives Uptown residents a way to bypass "the Y," reducing traffic in those roundabouts
• Provides additional access to emergency responders; serves as an additional evacuation route
• Will allow vehicles to use a left-turn lane on northbound 89A to enter Forest Road west of the post office
• Will allow only right turns onto southbound 89A when exiting Forest Road west of the post office 
• Has an estimated cost of $17.5 million

Status

The Forest Road Connection is open for use. The ribbon cutting was conducted on May 12, 2025.