Navajo Nation Department of Transportation statement on federal grant to improve I-40 interchanges at Lupton and Navajo Nation Route 12

"In the opportunity of unity and progress, we acknowledge the recent $27.5 million federal grant fund empowers the capabilities of infrastructure improvement and strengthening the essential bonds within our Tribal communities. At the Navajo Division of Transportation (Navajo DOT), in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), we are improving the interchanges by developing pathways for opportunity and safety.

"Through the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program, this funding signifies our dedication to modernizing the interchanges at Navajo Nation Route 12 (Window Rock) and Grant Road (Lupton). This ensures the development function as crucial thoroughfares for our Navajo residents and travelers. By replacing the four bridges to meet current design standards, we improve the flow of vehicles and ideas, while prioritizing the safety of pedestrians and resilience against seasonal flooding.

"Together, we will elevate the vertical connections within our landscapes, embodying the unwavering spirit of the Navajo Nation -- a spirit rooted in connectivity, progress, and a shared future."