The Arizona Department of Transportation announced on Mar. 27 that traffic shifts will begin the week of March 30 on Interstate 10 near State Route 387/Pinal Avenue as part of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project. Traffic lanes in both directions will move to the outside shoulder between mileposts 181 and 187, allowing crews to continue work on widening I-10.
This new lane configuration is expected to last about one year while construction crews build a third general purpose lane. The eastbound traffic shift is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31 at 5 a.m., with westbound lanes shifting at the same time on Thursday, April 2.
Earlier this month, all I-10 traffic over the Gila River was moved onto the new westbound bridge so that workers could remove and complete sections of the eastbound bridge. ADOT urges drivers to pay attention and slow down to a speed limit of 55 mph in these active construction zones.
According to the official website, Arizona Department of Transportation manages various facilities such as rest areas, snowplow operations using specialized equipment, and highway cameras for monitoring. The department also aims to safely connect people and support economic growth through its transportation initiatives according to its official website. Jennifer Toth serves as director, overseeing planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of state transportation systems according to ADOT.
ADOT’s responsibilities extend across Arizona with projects in multiple districts and support sites from Grand Canyon National Airport down to southern border ports according to its official website. The agency works with regional, state, local and tribal partners on corridor studies and traveler information systems as reported by ADOT. Services offered include traveler updates via AZ511 system along with motor vehicle support and infrastructure improvements at airports and ports according to ADOT.
Once finished by late 2029, this project will complete widening efforts along a key stretch between Phoenix and Tucson—expected by officials to reduce congestion and improve travel times.
