Buc-ee’s opening 1st Arizona location soon
Buc-ee’s is opening its first Arizona location in June. Here’s everything to know about the new store and what makes it special.
The long-awaited opening of the Buc-ee’s in Goodyear is almost here and the city is making preparations for the event.
Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s is known for its beaver mascot, “the world’s cleanest bathrooms,” cheap gas and homemade barbecue.
The travel center was officially confirmed on March 13, 2024. The Arizona location is said to bring 200+ jobs, well above minimum wage, to the area and will occupy 74,000 square feet with 120 fueling stations. It will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
“We could not have picked a better location for our first store in the Grand Canyon state,” Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s said in a news release. “Perfectly placed for our road-trippers headed out to California or coming in for the destination-rich Phoenix area, Goodyear will be the place to stop.”
Gov. Katie Hobbs, City Manager Bryan Langley, Mayor Joe Pizzillo and other local officials will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Goodyear anticipates as many as 40,000 vehicles throughout opening day and the following week.
“Expect heavy, slow-moving traffic in the area and allow for extra travel time,” the city shared in a social media post.
Buc-ee’s Arizona location
The first Buc-ee’s location in Arizona will be at 1001 N. Bullard Ave., Goodyear.
Buc-ee’s opening day traffic
The new Buc-ee’s is near Interstate 10 and Bullard Avenue in Goodyear, and opening day was expected to be a major event. The city provided a Buc-ee’s travel route for June 22 and officers will be along the route to help control traffic.
The travel route will remain in place as long as traffic control is needed. Expect slow-moving to standstill traffic at times.
- The 6.5 mile route will loop through part of Goodyear and take you directly into the Buc-ee’s parking lot.
- If you are going to Buc-ee’s on opening day, you must exit I-10 at Bullard Avenue. Both the westbound and eastbound I-10/Bullard off-ramps will be for Buc-ee’s traffic only.
- When leaving Buc-ee’s, all traffic will be directed to eastbound I-10. You will not be able to get on I-10 westbound.
Rideshare and carpooling were encouraged to help reduce congestion.
“Treat this like a major event, not a quick convenience stop,” the city states on its website. “Be patient, be safe and follow all posted traffic control signs and signals, and directions from traffic personnel and officers.”
Business access will remain available for all businesses along Bullard, including those on the Buc-ee’s traffic route, according to the city of Goodyear.
What routes near Goodyear will be closed?
The city has said there will be high traffic volumes and significant delays around Bullard Avenue and Interstate 10. It is recommended to use alternative routes to avoid congestion if not attending the event.
- Eastbound Interstate 10 ramp at Estrella Parkway will be closed.
- Bullard between McDowell and I-10 will be closed.
The city of Goodyear has issued a moratorium on all construction within the public right-of-way in the immediate vicinity from June 21 to July 6, according to ABC15 Arizona.
Buc-ee’s Arizona grand opening schedule
The Buc-ee’s parking lot will open at midnight on June 22, with doors opening at 6 a.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m.
If you are unable to attend the opening, you can watch the ribbon-cutting live on the city’s social media channels.
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