🚧Notice of Intent for Environmental Impact Statement on Arizona Highway
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a Proposed Highway Project; Pinal County, Arizona
Summary
The FHWA, on behalf of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to solicit comment and advise the public, agencies, Tribes, and stakeholders that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for the North- South Corridor, Segment 1, a new highway between U.S. Highway 60 (US 60) and Arizona Farms Road in Pinal County, Arizona. The Tier 1 Final EIS and Record of Decision were completed in August 2021 and addressed the need for additional north-to-south transportation capacity and connectivity in Pinal County. This Tier 2 EIS will build upon the Tier 1 EIS process. A Tier 2 EIS has also been initiated for Segment 2 and a NOI is expected within the next 12-months.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Highway Administration
Business Impact
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The notice addresses the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a highway project, which may impact local businesses through regulatory requirements, potential construction contracts, and influence on traffic patterns. Stakeholders are invited to comment, highlighting engagement opportunities for local businesses.