Expected growth in Pinal County supports the need for a new transportation route. The Arizona Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration are studying the area between US 60 in Apache Junction and I-10 near Eloy and Picacho. The purpose of the study is to identify and evaluate a possible route to provide a connection between these two areas.
The study is currently in the alternative selection phase, which means the team will be looking at a range of possible route alternatives, including the impacts of taking no action on any improvements (also known as a no-build option).
Purpose and Need Statement
The study team, in partnership with other agencies, has developed a draft Purpose and Need Statement for review. This document explains why the project is needed by describing key transportation problems that need to be addressed and the possible causes of these problems. Please provide us your comments on this document.
