The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) plans to submit a $300 million federal grant request through the Federal Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act for a proposed project to alleviate traffic congestion on Interstate 10 between Chandler and Casa Grande.
The project is possible because legislation sponsored by state Sen. T.J. Shope (R-Coolidge) appropriated $400 million.
“ADOT is tremendously grateful to Gov. Doug Ducey, Sen. Shope and his legislative colleagues for their quick and decisive action to secure these funds,” ADOT Director John Halikowski said. “Collaboration with the Gila River Indian Community has also been critical, as well as working with the Maricopa Association of Governments, our industry partners, and other stakeholders. This has been a true team effort. We now can move forward on competing for federal grant money to fully fund the much-needed widening of I-10.”
The proposed project would expedite the expansion of a 26-mile stretch of I-10, the final segment of the highway between Phoenix and Tucson that has not been widened from two to three lanes. Work would include improving several interchanges, crossroads, and bridges.
An engineering and environmental study is underway.
Work is projected to begin next year and be completed in 2026.