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I-11’s Path Through Arizona’s Desert | Mesa News
A major showdown is brewing over Arizona’s proposed Interstate 11, as Pima County and environmental groups clash over which route to build. The west route through Avra Valley—undeveloped and near Saguaro National Park—faces fierce opposition for its potential ecological damage, while the east route, closer to existing I-10, is seen as less disruptive. County officials are pushing back against what they call the “path of least resistance,” demanding a full, data-driven review. Environmental advocates have even filed a lawsuit, challenging the project’s necessity and forcing federal agencies to…
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