PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has unveiled its ambitious $12.7 billion Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program for 2026-2030, targeting major pavement improvements and key highway expansions.The proposed plan, now open for public comment until May 23, outlines extensive investments in infrastructure across the state.The program allocates $4.47 billion for projects outside Maricopa and Pima counties, emphasizing highway preservation, rehabilitation, and bridge replacements. Of this amount, $2.8 billion is dedicated to maintaining and improving roads and bridges, including:$455 million for pavement projects on Interstates 8, 10, 17, and 40.$573 million for pavement improvements on U.S. Routes 60, 70, 93, 160, and 180, along with various state routes.$237 million for bridge projects on interstates and $112 million for other routes.Additionally, the program earmarks $592 million for enhancements that improve highway safety, efficiency, and functionality. These projects include intersection upgrades, improvements to ports of entry and rest areas, installation of smart technology, and enhancements such as new signals, signs, and shoulders.Highway Expansion and Infrastructure UpgradesTo support growing transportation needs, the plan designates $1.05 billion for projects that widen highways and improve interchanges in Greater Arizona, including:$137 million to expand I-10 south of Phoenix from the Gila River Bridge to Gas Line Road.$110 million for widening SR 260 east of Payson in the Lion Springs segment.$68 million to widen US 93 north of Wickenburg (Vista Royale segment).$50 million to expand US 93 at Big Jim Wash between Wickenburg and Wikieup.$66 million for replacing the Colorado Bridge on I-10 at the California border, in partnership with CalTrans.$240 mi …
