The Arizona Department of Transportation wants your opinion about the proposed Interstate 11.
The Pima Association of Governments Regional Council, a board made up of the mayors of each local jurisdiction, recently got an update on the project, and ADOT officials are making the rounds to cities and towns along the future highway.
Government and business leaders see the highway infrastructure as a support system for increased economic development, manufacturing and shipping. A two-year feasibility study ended in 2014.
Next, a three-year environmental study is needed to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. The process includes gathering public opinion about site options and environmental impacts related to the 280-mile stretch of road from the U.S.-Mexico border through Tucson to Wickenburg, which is about 55 miles northwest of Phoenix.
Some sections could be suggested as individual projects. Once funding is identified, additional environmental analysis would be needed before the road could be built.
The report will also include a no-build option.
The deadline for public comment is July 8 for this portion of the environmental study.
The meetings will be held:
Wednesday, June 8
Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center – dining room
405 E. Sixth St.
Casa Grande
Wednesday, June 15
Buckeye Community Center – multipurpose room
201 E. Centre Ave.
Buckeye
Tuesday, June 21
Nogales High School – cafeteria
1905 N. Apache Blvd.
Nogales
Wednesday, June 22
Arizona Riverpark Inn
777 W. Cushing St.
Tucson
Thursday, June 23
Marana Middle School – gymnasium
11285 W. Grier Road
Marana
Wednesday, June 29
Wickenburg Community Center
160 N. Valentine St.
Wickenburg
Meetings will run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The same information will be presented at each meeting.
Anyone interested in commenting on the study but unable to attend a public meeting can visit i11study.com/Arizona and complete an online survey.
