PHOENIX — May 12, 2025 — Big changes could be coming to Arizona’s highways and bridges, and state transportation officials want to hear what you think. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is holding a public hearing this Friday, May 16, to get feedback on its proposed $12.7 billion, five-year construction plan.The hearing kicks off at 9 a.m. and will be held both in person at the Bullhead City Council Chambers and online at aztransportationboard.gov. If you want to comment remotely, be sure to sign up by 8 a.m. that morning.ADOT’s 2026-2030 plan focuses on fixing and improving roads and bridges across Greater Arizona — basically, everywhere outside of Maricopa and Pima counties. Over the next five years, the state is looking to spend more than $4.47 billion on upgrading pavement and bridges, including:$455 million for pavement work on I-8, I-10, I-17, and I-40.$573 million for projects on U.S. routes like 60, 70, and 93, plus key state highways.$349 million to repair or replace bridges across the state.Another $592 million is earmarked for projects aimed at making highways safer and more efficient — think intersection upgrades, smarter traffic technology, and better rest areas.There’s also a big push to widen highways and improve busy interchanges, with over $1 billion set aside for projects like:Expanding I-10 south of Phoenix ($137 million)Widening SR 260 near Payson ($110 million)Upgrades on US 93 near Wickenburg ($118 million total)A joint Arizona-California project to replace the Colorado River Bridge on I-10 ($66 million)Widening I-17 between …
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