The Arizona Department of Transportation’s I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project reached a significant milestone recently at the I-10 bridges over the Gila River.

In early April, crews shifted westbound I-10 traffic onto part of the new eastbound I-10 bridge at the Gila River and began removal of the westbound I-10 bridge.

This traffic shift will remain in place for approximately 8-10 months, according to a news release.

ADOT hosted 25 students and other community members and leaders -- including Chandler Mayor and Maricopa Association of Governments chair Kevin Hartke -- and leaders from the Gila River Indian Community to view and witness part of this bridge removal process.

The purpose of this site visit was to show visitors how the bridge removal process is conducted and provide insight into the freeway construction process.

The new westbound I-10 bridge over the Gila River is expected to be completed in early 2026.

Construction of the I-10 bridges over the Gila River began in May 2025 and is the first of four segments for the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project that runs along 26 miles of I-10 between Loop 202 (Santan/South Mountain Freeway) to just north of Casa Grande.

The new I-10 bridges over the Gila River will be wider, making room for additional travel lanes that are being added in both directions on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor.

The I-10 Wild Horse Pass Project is identified in the Maricopa Association of Governments’ Regional Transportation Plan. Some segments of the project are being funded by Prop 400, a half cent sales tax approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004 and by federal and state funds, as well as a $95 million federal grant.

 To learn more about the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project, visit i10wildhorsepasscorridor.com.

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