PHOENIX — Arizona received a $95 million federal grant to cover part of a $1 billion project to widen an Interstate 10 bottleneck south of metro Phoenix, officials announced Monday.
The INFRA Grant Program funding will go toward expanding a 26-mile stretch through the Gila River Indian Community between Chandler and Casa Grande to three lanes in each direction. It’s the only section of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson that is still only two lanes each way.
“ADOT is excited to receive this funding and to work on this critical project,” Arizona Department of Transportation Director Jennifer Toth said in a press release. “The federal grant dollars are critical for expanding the principal roadway between Phoenix and Tucson.
“The project will deliver the best infrastructure to improve drive times and enhance safety. We thank the Gila River Indian Community for their tremendous partnership and collaboration, along with our federal, regional and local partners.”
How is the rest of the I-10 widening project being funded?
The state is providing $692 million for the project, and the Maricopa Association of Governments is adding $221 million from the Proposition 400 regional transportation sales tax fund, according to the Arizona Governor’s Office.
“The I-10 serves as a major connector for the entire state, and I am thrilled to announce that we have secured the funds necessary to ensure it remains a gateway for generations to come,” Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, said in a press release. “By securing this investment, we are not …
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