In a monumental stride toward enhancing connectivity and safety, the stretch of Interstate 10 (I-10) spanning the final 26 miles between Phoenix and Tucson is set to transform, expanding from a two-lane to a three-lane freeway. This ambitious project, facilitated by a $95 million investment, is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law championed by Senator Kyrsten Sinema and influenced by the collaborative efforts of Senator Mark Kelly.
The significance of this eagerly anticipated investment cannot be overstated. With the aim of bolstering efficiency, alleviating traffic congestion, and fortifying safety measures, this expansion project holds the promise of not only transforming the daily commute for Arizonans but also injecting vitality into the economic landscape. The I-10 corridor serves as a vital conduit, ferrying tens of millions of individuals and over $40 billion in goods annually.
Senator Sinema, a co-author and lead negotiator of the bipartisan infrastructure law, expressed her pride in securing the funds for I-10’s expansion, reaffirming her commitment to delivering tangible results for Arizona. She emphasized that this investment marks the initiation of a series of transformative endeavors stemming from the bipartisan infrastructure law.