Arizona's New Border Road Connector Gets Final Go-Ahead
Published Date: 5/16/2025
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Summary
The Arizona Department of Transportation and federal partners have given the green light to a new road project connecting the City of Douglas to a commercial land port in Cochise County. This means construction plans are set, and local businesses and travelers can expect smoother trade and travel soon. Keep an eye out for upcoming work and funding details as the project moves forward!
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Douglas Connector Road Approved
ADOT and federal partners issued final agency actions approving the City of Douglas New Commercial Land Port of Entry Connector Road in Cochise County, Arizona. You, local businesses and travelers in Cochise County, can expect construction plans to move forward and smoother trade and travel soon. Watch for upcoming work and funding details as the project proceeds.
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