Public meeting about proposed I-11 planned for Casa Grande
Casa Grande Dispatch
CASA GRANDE — Area residents will get a chance this month to give input on an environmental study for the proposed Interstate 11 that could run through Pinal County.
The Arizona Department of Transportation plans to hold a public hearing June 8 in Casa Grande to allow people to contribute to the plan for the proposed freeway. The meeting will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Powell Senior Adult Center, 405 E. Sixth St. It is one of six public meetings scheduled in June as ADOT moves ahead on a three-year environmental study for the I-11 corridor stretching from Nogales to Wickenburg.
Planned as much more than a highway, I-11 is envisioned as a multimodal corridor connecting Arizona with regional and international markets while opening up new opportunities for mobility, trade, job growth and economic competitiveness.
ADOT has opened a 45-day comment period allowing Arizonans to provide input on the I-11 study area, a process known as public scoping. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and share comments about topics such as potential locations for the I-11 corridor, environmental considerations, impact on wildlife habitats or cultural resources, and possible opportunities for other transportation modes, such as rail, that may be considered.
