A bill is working its way through the Arizona State Legislature that could provide well over $300 million for rural road projects throughout the Grand Canyon State.
The legislation, House Bill 2543, has now been passed by lower chamber. If finally approved and signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs, the legislation would provide just under $1.6 million for a pavement resurfacing project in Bullhead City.
Colorado City is in line to receive $1.2 million for work reconstructing two roads extending from State Route 389 to Airport Drive; while Lake Havasu City would receive more than $9 million for half a dozen pavement rehabilitation projects.
The city of Clarkdale is expected to receive just over $6.3 million for the design, planning and construction of the Verde Valley Bridge project; with one of the largest allotments going to the city of Prescott at around $15.7 million for improvements to Arizona State Route 89 and the roundabout construction between Road 3 North and Road 5 North.
Another big ticket item will see $6.1 million going to the city of Winslow for the development and construction of the Lindberg Parkway between State Route 87 and Interstate 40.
Tribal communities will get at least $7 million for a variety of road projects. The Hopi Tribe in is line to receive a total of around $5.8 million for the reconstruction of two roads.
Meanwhile, the Navajo Nation is expected to receive some $837,000 for a water crossing project; and almost $572,000 for weather information system upgrades and installations on five separate roads.
The legislation is now being reviewed by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
By Garry Boulard
