PHX Reporter

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s tentative five-year construction plan, which will focus on improving two major corridors, upgrading pavement, expansion and other improvements, are open for public comment until June 3.

In a story on the ADOT website, Director John Halikowski said the department and the Maricopa Association of Governments were “committed to safely and efficiently move people and freight on these two Key Commerce Corridors that will better connect Arizona to major markets while helping us better compete for quality jobs, economic growth and prosperity.”

"Governor Ducey’s mission for ADOT has been clear," Halikowski said. "Focus on the safety of the traveling public, improve our economy by expanding key commerce corridors and meeting critical preservation needs to protect the $23 billion investment that is Arizona’s State Highway System."

According to the story, 2023-2027 five-year program would reach ADOT’s goal to apportion $360 million a year to preserve bridges and roads in the state highway system. The plan will allocate $445 million over five years to fund projects that would make highways safer, more efficient and will add functionality such as shoulders and smart technology.

“And just as importantly, ADOT is investing in projects that will preserve and maintain our highway system to keep our roads and bridges in good condition,” Halikowski added.

Public comments became available March 18 and will be open until 5 p.m. June 2. The report is available at azdot.gov/tentative5year for the public to review and comment. 

Feedback can be made in an online form that is available available at azdot.gov/tentative5year, or by email atfiveyearconstructionprogram@azdot.gov, and also by phone at (855) 712-8530.

The public can also comment by attending three virtual public hearings and a study session by the State Transportation Board. The hearings will be held at 9 a.m. April 16, May 21 and June 3.