I-17: New River Traffic Interchange to Junction SR 69 (Cordes Junction)

Design Concept Report and Environmental Studies
Project No. STP-017-A(ARV)
TRACS No. 17 MA 232 H6800 01L

The purpose of this project is to add capacity to and improve operations of I-17 from Milepost (MP) 232 to MP 262.

The purpose of this study is to prepare a design concept report and environmental documentation for improvements to the segment of Interstate 17 between the New River Traffic Interchange (TI) (MP 232) and the Cordes Junction TI (MP 262+), a length of approximately 30 miles. This section of I-17, designated the "Arizona Veteran's Highway" in 2004, currently consists of two lanes in each direction, traversing rolling terrain in the southern and northern segments and mountainous terrain in the middle of the project.

I-17 is part of the National Highway System and connects I-10 with I-40, two of the nation's principal east-west interstate highways. I-17 also provides the major connection between Phoenix and communities in northern Arizona. This project will explore various means of adding capacity to I-17.

The study segment is located in a rural area of Maricopa and Yavapai counties. The Agua Fria National Monument, administered by the Bureau of Land Management, is located immediately east of the I-17 right-of-way from approximately MP 245 to MP 260.

ADOT had hoped to have public meetings this year, but those may be delayed until 2009.

Because of the Statewide Transportation Investment Strategy adopted by the State Transportation Board, the uncertainty of transportation funding in the future, and transportation planning efforts currently underway, ADOT needs to look closely at how this project fits within long range plans before we present it to the public.

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