It’s official. Transportation officials have picked a corridor through Arizona for America’s newest interstate, which will take travelers and freight from the Mexican border to Las Vegas. But don’t pack up the […]
Residential, commercial developments picking their spots along I-11 corridor
Interstate 11 is expected to eventually seed economic development at many points along its route from Las Vegas to the Mexican border. In the City of Buckeye, that future is now for […]
Buckeye anxious to see I-11, regardless of route
Buckeye city officials were not thrilled to see a new alignment for Interstate 11 around their city. But they are thrilled that the long-discussed project is moving forward. Interstate 11’s potential impact […]
I-11 Coaltion keeps lobbying while waiting on EIS approval
Completion of the first-phase environmental impact statement for Interstate 11 from the Mexican border to Wickenburg is a milestone, say those who have long advocated for the new north-south highway. Or, at […]
Avra Valley decision pushed off to Round 2
Tucson conservationists were stunned when state transportation officials kicked the can down the road on the most controversial section of Interstate 11 in Arizona. The Final Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for […]
Ak-Chin plans expansion to meet I-11
The prospect of I-11 passing tantalizingly close to the Ak-Chin Indian Community has Tribal Chairman Robert Miguel thinking big. A second casino. Likely a fuel stop. A restaurant and maybe another hotel. […]
I-11 offers Kingman a reset
Kingman City Manager Ron Foggin is clear: The arrival of three new I-40 freeway interchanges associated with the development of I-11 offers a once in a generation opportunity “to remake what Kingman […]
Arizona proposes route from Nogales
The Arizona Department of Transportation is forwarding to federal highway officials a proposal to push the route of I-11 further west of Goodyear but is recommending continued study of competing route options […]