Arizona DOT re-allocates $50.5M to fix pavement

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The Arizona State Transportation Board recently approved the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) plan to reallocate $50.5 million to replace deteriorating pavement surfaces in 23 locations, mostly in northern Arizona.

“I’m proud to announce an over $50 million investment in fixing our roads,” Gov. Katie Hobbs said. “For too long, Arizona has failed to invest the money we need to protect our highways and ensure a brighter future for all Arizonans. Snow and rain this winter exposed the lack of upkeep, and I’m grateful to the State Transportation Board for identifying these projects and approving these critical investments.”

Work will be conducted on segments on I-40, I-17, I-10, US 60, SR 260, and SR 77 and will consist of removing and replacing damaged surface pavement. The pavement is damaged from age and use, as well as snow and rain from this past winter.

Repairs on I-17 complement a $35 million paving project resuming this month after a winter hiatus.

ADOT plans to begin work from mid-May into June. Work will be in addition to other pavement repairs statewide to fill in potholes or areas of pavement.

In the agency’s 2024-2029 Five-Year Construction Program, it plans to recommend $40 million for similar projects.