Arizona continues on its fast track to break ground on highway projects that will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. With an estimated $350 million allocated for state highway and bridge projects, the State Transportation Board will meet next week to review the list of priority projects. The board may also take action to approve specific projects for federal funding.
The board will meet at 10 am on March 3rd, in the Arizona Department of Transportation Auditorium at 206 S. 17th Avenue in Phoenix. Local officials and community members will have an opportunity to address the board during the meeting.
ADOT has more than 100 shovel-ready projects that are being considered for federal funding. Last week the State Transportation Board decided on a funding allocation formula at its monthly meeting in Bullhead City. Of the estimated $350 million state allocation, $130 million would go to the Maricopa County region, $45 million would go to the Pima County region and $175 million would go to Arizona's 13 other counties. These are preliminary numbers; the Federal Highway Administration will provide exact dollar figures within the next few weeks.