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I-11 Route Debate in Pima County | Tucson News
A major new Interstate 11 project threatens Arizona’s fragile desert ecosystems, with Pima County pushing back against the proposed west route through Avra Valley — a largely undeveloped area with scant environmental data. Conservationists warn the route could devastate wildlife corridors and water sources, even risking ecological collapse in the Tucson Mountains. While the FHA’s 2021 review was overturned by court for incomplete analysis, Pima County is demanding a thorough re-evaluation of the west route’s hidden environmental costs, urging regulators to consider the full impact before…
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