“Interstate freeways are Arizona’s Key Commerce Corridors, the foundation moving commerce and connecting friends and families,” Halikowski said. “To remain competitive in the ever-evolving global marketplace, our transportation infrastructure must advance with our state’s needs. That’s what’s behind ADOT’s ongoing commitment to advancing US 93 and the concept of Interstate” (Arizona Department of Transportation, Director John Halikowsk)
Description
The proposed Interstate 11 (I-11) corridor is a planned 280-mile high-capacity transportation facility designed to connect Nogales, Arizona, at the Mexican border, to Wickenburg north of Phoenix. Envisioned as a multi-use, interstate-standard highway, it aims to enhance trade, commerce, and economic development between Mexico and the Intermountain West. The project, currently in planning phases by the Arizona Department of Transportation, involves assessing various build alternatives, including improving existing routes like I-19 and I-10 or constructing a new route through pristine areas and the Tucson/Phoenix outskirts. It aims to reduce congestion and improve mobility but faces scrutiny over high costs and potential environmental impacts