The proposed parkway, called Gavilan Peak Parkway, would connect Carefree Highway with Anthem, Phoenix's northern master planned community. city planners say, "There are two main reasons that make the road important.", "One is public safety and the other convenience."  Furthermore this would relieve some of the traffic on Interstate 17, until it is widened.  Construction on the Gavilan Peak Parkway could begin as soon as December 2008.