AZ DOT | Daily Independent
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and state, local and federal officials broke ground Wednesday on a $134 million project to improve mobility and safety on a 3.75-mile Nogales highway.
The project, once completed, will help increase international trade coming through Nogales by linking the Mariposa Port of Entry and Interstate 19, according to a release.
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s upgrades along State Route 189, including flyover ramps connecting with the interstate, will eliminate the need for commercial trucks to stop as many as three times between I-19 and the international border as they travel to and from markets across Arizona and the U.S.
“We know that better roads mean a better future for Arizona,” Mr. Ducey said. “The improvements along State Route 189 will improve safety, enhance trade and foster an even stronger relationship with our neighbors in Mexico. With record trade already with Mexico, my thanks to the Arizona Department of Transportation, our partners in Mexico and everyone working to improve our infrastructure and attract even more trade through our ports.”
