Drone video shows progress on I-10 widening in northwest Tucson

Motorists get a front row seat every day to the big changes unfolding as ADOT rebuilds and widens I-10 in northwest Tucson, which is something we just noted in this recent news release that the project is 25% complete.

But now we can give drivers an even better view —  one from above — thanks to this drone video showing crews working to improve I-10 between Ina and Ruthrauff roads.

The video makes it clear everything that made up the old I-10 is gone, from bridges to pavement, and guardrails to signs. That’s allowed crews to prepare for the new concrete roadway to go down later this year. 

Also by the end of 2023, bridge girders will start rising from the work site as crews build nine new structures.

Those new concrete roadway and bridges will carry four lanes of traffic in each direction, one more than the previous configuration. At the same time, the entrance and exit ramps at Orange Grove and Sunset roads will feature additional lanes. 

Motorists can expect to continue using the old frontage roads through late 2024. Then, ADOT will shift traffic onto the newly rebuilt segment of I-10 and the newly rebuilt Orange Grove Road interchange. Traffic will be able to use the rebuilt Sunset Road interchange when the project wraps up in late 2025.

We’ll share more video and photos as the project continues to move forward. 

Until then, keep in mind ADOT is working to minimize construction impacts. That’s why we’re keeping three lanes of traffic open on the frontage road during daytime hours and maintaining access to area businesses.