The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced on Monday that it is allocating $50.5 million in order to replace pavement surfaces across 23 locations, with the bulk of them being in northern Arizona.
The State Transportation Board approved ADOT’s plan on April 21 to address severe roadway deterioration on segments of I-40, I-17, I-10, US 60, SR 260 and SR 77. ADOT plans to recommend $40 million for similar projects in the agency’s 2024-2029 Five-Year Construction Program.
"I'm proud to announce an over $50 million investment in fixing our roads," said Governor Katie Hobbs. "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."
The projects are in areas where pavement is stressed and cracked from use and it's age. Arizona's rough winter didn't help, creating potholes and other damage to the roadways.
“ADOT’s goal is to deliver the safest and most reliable highway system possible with the funding we have to make improvements around the state,” said Greg Byres, ADOT State Engineer and Deputy Director for Transportation. “We know these projects to improve pavement conditions are much-needed, and we will move forward as quickly as possible.”
Work is expected to begin mid-May into June.
For a full list of the projects, click here.
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Source: ADOT
