no scheduled lane restrictions or closures for the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor
Project Overview
The 26-mile stretch of Interstate 10 between Loop 202 (Santan/South Mountain Freeway) in south Phoenix and State Route 387 near Casa Grande, also known as the Wild Horse Pass Corridor, is a major commuter route, a freight thoroughfare, and connects the Gila River Indian Community to vital services in Maricopa and Pinal Counties.
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and partnering agencies are preparing to reduce congestion and increase safety along the corridor by adding an additional general-purpose lane in each direction between Loop 202 to State Route 387, which will make the entire corridor between Phoenix and Tucson three lanes in each direction. High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes will also be extended in each direction from Loop 202 to Riggs Road.
Corridor Improvement Segments
The corridor improvements will be delivered in four individual project segments:
I-10 Gila River Indian Community Project | Mileposts 161–172 Expected Construction: Mid 2026 – Late 2028 I-10 Bridges Over the Gila River Project | Mileposts 172–174Expected Construction: 2024 – 2026 I-10 Gila River to Gasline Road | Mileposts 174–177Expected Construction: Late 2026 – Mid 2028 I-10 Gasline Road to South of SR 387 | Mileposts 177–187 Expected Construction: Mid 2025 – Mid 2027General Construction Duration Timeline
Schedule subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
The proposed implementation plan is consistent with the I-10 Final Environmental Assessment, which was approved in February 2024.
ADOT, in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Gila River Indian Community, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the Maricopa Association of Governments are working closely together to fully fund each project segment which in its entirety costs a little more than $1 billion.
ADOT has also initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) and engineering study for a new traffic interchange (TI) on I-10 at approximately Koli Road. The new interchange on I-10 would be located approximately halfway between the existing Wild Horse Pass Boulevard/Sundust Road and Queen Creek Road/SR 347 TIs. Visit the I-10/Koli Road Traffic Interchange Study website for more information.
Project Map
Click or tap the circles below for an overview of improvements in that segment. Read full details on the Segments page.
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Gila River Indian Community
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I-10 Gila River Indian Community Project Mileposts 161-172
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I-10 Bridges Over the Gila River Project Mileposts 172-174
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I-10 Gila River to Gasline Road Mileposts 174-177
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I-10 Gasline Road to South of SR 387 Mileposts 177-187
- I-10 Germann Road Traffic Interchange Study
I-10 Gila River Indian Community Project Mileposts 161-172
- Addition of third general-purpose lane in each direction
- Addition of HOV lanes in each direction from Loop 202 to Riggs Road only
- Interchange reconstructions and widenings at Wild Horse Pass Boulevard/Sundust Road, Queen Creek Road/SR 347 and Riggs Road
- Crossroad modifications and widening at Goodyear Road
- Other infrastructure improvements
I-10 Bridges Over the Gila River Project Mileposts 172-174
- Bridge replacement
- Addition of third general-purpose lane in each direction
I-10 Gila River To Gasline Road Mileposts 174-177
- Addition of third general-purpose lane in each direction
- Reconstruction of a traffic interchange at Casa Blanca Road/SR 487
- Crossroad widening at Nelson Road
- Infrastructure improvements
I-10 Gasline Road to South of SR 387 Mileposts 177-187
- Addition of third general-purpose lane in each direction
- Construction of new interchange at Seed Farm Road
- Crossroad and bridge removal at Dirk Lay Road
- Interchange reconstruction at Pinal Ave/SR 387/SR 187
- Crossroad reconstructions and widening at Gasline Road
- Infrastructure improvements
Construction Updates
Schedules are always subject to change because of weather or other unforeseen factors.
Updated: 10/4/2024
There are no scheduled lane restrictions or closures for the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Oct. 4 - 12
The Arizona Department of Transportation has no scheduled lane restrictions or closures for the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor between Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 12.
For up-to-date traffic information, check az511.com or the AZ511 app.
Corridor Improvement Benefits
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Increased I-10 Capacity
Adding an extra lane in each direction between Loop 202 and SR 387 across the Gila River Indian Community will provide I-10 drivers with three continuous travel lanes in each direction between Phoenix and Tucson, increasing capacity on one of the busiest stretches of highway in Arizona. In addition, the HOV lanes are being extended from Loop 202 to Riggs Road. These I-10 improvements should significantly reduce the need for traffic to divert off of the interstate.
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New and Improved Interchanges
One new interchange and five existing interchange reconstructions will be included with this project to improve interchange capacity and traffic operations.
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Increased Safety
This project will include the installation of freeway management systems, such as traffic sensors, cameras, variable message signs and other highway safety-related technology. In addition, wide inside and outside shoulders will be added to I-10 in both directions and all interchange ramps and crossroads will be reconfigured for a safer driver experience. Lastly, bike and pedestrian facilities will be added to every crossroad over I-10 to make freeway crossings safer.
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Updated Infrastructure
Age and condition issues of existing pavements, bridges, and culverts within the corridor will be reconstructed or repaired as applicable.