KINGMAN, Ariz. (FOX5) — A new interchange project in Kingman is on track to eliminate a notorious traffic bottleneck that has plagued travelers between Las Vegas and Phoenix for decades.
The Arizona Department of Transportation broke ground in 2024 on the bypass interchange at US 93 and I-40, addressing a transportation challenge the agency has worked to solve since the mid-1990s. The project is expected to be completed by April 2027.
The new interchange will eliminate the traffic light on southbound US 93 at I-40 on Beale Street, a location known for causing significant delays.
“This will improve the flow for everybody by not having to stop at that light on Beale Street at I-40,” said Garin Groff of the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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Moving a mountain
ADOT is cutting through a bluff to construct one mile of new roadway connecting I-40 to US 93.
“We’re going through a bluff here to build one mile of new roadway connecting I-40 to US 93,” Groff said.
The new mile of road will create a freeway-to-freeway interchange, allowing drivers to bypass the congested Beale Street intersection.
“This project reflects ADOT is making a big commitment, not just to Kingman and Mojave County, but also to the people who travel back and forth between Las Vegas and Phoenix,” Groff said.
Existing access to remain
The current interchange at Beale Street and I-40 will remain in place after the new bypass opens.
Arizona transportation officials said travelers will have the option to use the new freeway ramps or continue accessing downtown Kingman via Beale Street. The existing connection will remain as it is now, but with reduced traffic and fewer delays.
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