I-10 Gila River Bridge Demolished

Press Release

Arizona Department of Transportation

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project reached a significant milestone recently at the I-10 bridges over the Gila River construction site.

In early April, crews shifted westbound I-10 traffic onto part of the new eastbound I-10 bridge at the Gila River and began the removal process of the westbound I-10 bridge. This traffic shift will remain in place for approximately 8-10 months. The new westbound I-10 bridge over the Gila River is expected to be completed in early 2026. 

Construction of the I-10 bridges over the Gila River began in May 2025 and is the first of four segments for the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project that runs along 26 miles of I-10 between Loop 202 (Santan/South Mountain Freeway) to just north of Casa Grande. The new I-10 bridges over the Gila River will be wider, making room for additional travel lanes that are being added in both directions on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor. 

ADOT hosted 25 students and other community members and leaders from the Gila River Indian Community to view and witness part of this bridge removal process. The purpose of this site visit was to show visitors how the bridge removal process is conducted and provide insight into the freeway construction process. 

To learn more about the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project, visit i10wildhorsepasscorridor.com