Tucsonans will have the opportunity this month to give input on the future of a proposed new freeway in Pima County.
The proposed Sonoran Corridor, which would be known as State Route 410, would connect Interstate 19 and Interstate 10 south of Tucson International Airport.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, it would:
• Improve vehicle mobility and the transportation system;
•  Improve access to existing and future activity centers;
• Reduce persistent traffic backups and road congestion.
The Federal Highway Administration, on behalf of ADOT, issued a notice of intent to prepare a Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement and a design concept report for the project.
The Tier 2 study will develop and evaluate a range of 400-foot-wide freeway alignment alternatives within the 2,000-foot corridor, including a no build option. It will also evaluate other design features and environmental impacts and mitigation.
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Officials will host two public meetings this month to provide information about the study and the project’s purpose, and to seek input on the preliminary alternatives being considered.
There will be an in-person meeting on Tuesday, June 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sahuarita Unified School District Auditorium, 350 W. Sahuarita Road, and an online meeting via zoom at on Wednesday, June 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Outside of the two public meetings, there will also be a commenting period through July 18. According to ADOT, Tucsonans can participate by:
• Taking the online survey at .
• Calling a bilingual project information line at (855)712-8530.
• Emailing the project team at sonorancorridor@azdot.gov.
• Sending mail to: ADOT Sonoran Corridor Study Team, c/o Gordley Group, 2540 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.
