Tonopah, AZ – Drivers traveling west of Phoenix can expect smoother rides after the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced the early completion of a major Interstate 10 pavement improvement project between Tonopah and Salome Road.
According to ADOT, the $19 million project resurfaced 10 miles of I-10 between mile markers 80 and 90, about 20 miles west of State Route 85. The work included milling the existing pavement, adding new asphalt, replacing guardrails and signage, improving drainage, and repairing a bridge and box culverts.
The project, which began in March, was originally expected to take 11 months to complete. However, crews wrapped up construction two months ahead of schedule, thanks to weekday-only work scheduling that minimized delays for drivers along the busy corridor.
ADOT officials said the improvements are expected to enhance safety and extend the highway’s lifespan in this heavily traveled corridor connecting Phoenix to western Arizona and California.
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