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The Arizona Department of Transportation, along with the Federal Highway Administration, have asked a court to dismiss lawsuits challenging the South Mountain Freeway.
In an April 25 motion, the departments argued that voters have wanted the freeway — which would extend the Loop 202 from its current end point at Interstate 10 and Pecos Road to about 59th Avenue, where it would cut north to reconnect with I-10 — for years.
“The need for the South Mountain Freeway is clear, and Valley voters have realized this for more than 30 years,” ADOT Director John Halikowski said.
