Kingman's Rancho Santa Fe interchange finally coming thanks to state funding
KINGMAN — Major traffic improvements are coming to Kingman in the form of the long-planned Rancho Santa Fe interchange thanks to a $20 million boost in funding from the state.
“The money is in the bank, and we are excited for the progress being made on this project,” Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins said. “We can’t thank former State Representative Regina Cobb and Mohave County Supervisor, Chairman Travis Lingenfelter enough for all of their hard work and dedication to making this funding opportunity possible.”
The $20 million will be added to the money already allocated for the project by the city and the developer.
The interchange and connector roads will connect Kingman’s Municipal Airport and Industrial Park to I-40 and the future I-11 commerce corridor.
For over 40 years, the Rancho Santa Fe traffic interchange, previously known as Rattlesnake Wash, has been identified as critical transportation infrastructure needed to boost the economic vitality of northwest Arizona, officials explained in a news release announcing the funding.
“This project is vital to the growth of our community and will open up some much needed industrial opportunities in the city for those companies looking to bring their business to Kingman," City Manager Ron Foggin said in the release.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Kingman receives $20 million for Rancho Santa Fe interchange project
