The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is seeking public feedback through June 1 on its Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.
The plan will invest $2.6 billion in pavement and bridge preservation projects statewide over five years. This includes $669 million for projects that widen highways or improve interchanges and $469 million for projects that improve highway safety, efficiency, and functionality.
ADOT worked closely with local governments and regional transportation planning organizations to prioritize projects.
Gasoline and diesel fuel taxes and the state’s vehicle license tax fund the program. Maricopa and Pima county regions have independent revenue streams established through voter-approved sales tax increases.
The public can leave feedback via an online form, by phone, or by attending a State Transportation Board open public hearing scheduled for May 19.
The board will consider formal action at its June 16 meeting.
Projects in the plan include:
- A total of $160 million for the construction of the first phase of the I-40/US 93 West Kingman interchange;
- A total of $125 million for widening the last two-lane section of State Route 260 in the Lion Springs area; and
- A total of $83.6 million for widening Interstate 17 north of Phoenix from Anthem Way to Black Canyon City.