Arizona obtained a federal highway grant worth $90 million for the expansion and improvement of the Interstate 17 north of Phoenix including a flex lanes system between Black Canyon and the Sunset Point Rest Area.
On Monday, the Governor’
The state will use the money as part of Arizona’s approximately $320 million project to add lanes along 1-17 between Anthem Way and Sunset Point. The state expects the construction to start in 2021 and to be completed in 2023.
In a statement, Gov. Doug Ducey commented, “This is exciting news for Arizona and our growing economy. Arizona’s fiscally conservative, balanced budget made significant investments in our state’s infrastructure. This additional funding will expand Interstate 17 in a critical commerce corridor, helping reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and increase public safety.”
