SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - City of Kingman Hosts Arizona State Transportation Board
Episode Date: April 27, 2026Send us a text and chime in!The City of Kingman was honored to host members of the Arizona State Transportation Board on Thursday, April 16, ahead of the Board’s April meeting held locally. The visi...t provided an opportunity to showcase key infrastructure investments and offer a firsthand look at projects shaping the future of transportation in the region. Board members were welcomed for an afternoon and evening tour followed by a hosted dinner, giving City leaders the opportunity to highlight ongoing efforts to improve connectivity, safety, and long-term economic development. Mayor Ken Watkins, Vice Mayor Cherish Sammeli and Councilmembers Smiley Ward, Jim Dykens and Shawn Savage... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/city-of-kingman-hosts-arizona-state-transportation-board/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
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The City of Kingman was honored to host members of the Arizona State Transportation Board on Thursday, April 16th,
ahead of the board's April meeting held locally. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase
key infrastructure investments and offer a firsthand look at projects shaping the future of transportation
in the region. Board members were welcomed for an afternoon and evening tour followed by a hosted dinner,
giving city leaders the opportunity to highlight ongoing efforts to improve connectivity, safety,
and long-term economic development. Mayor Ken Watkins, Vice Mayor Cherish Samillai, and Councilmember
Smiley Ward, Jim Dykins and Sean Savage joined city staff in hosting the visit. The tour included the I-11
West Kingman Traffic Interchange, an Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT-led project that will create a
free-flowing connection between Interstate 40 and U.S. 93. As part of the future Interstate 11 corridor,
Project is expected to strengthen freight movement, support large-scale logistics and manufacturing
growth, and position Kingman as a key hub along a major north-south trade route.
The group also visited the Flying Fortress Interchange near the Kingman Airport, a city of
Kingman project administered in partnership with ADD. This project is designed to improve mobility
for existing employers, open access to development-ready sites, and enhance the city's
competitiveness in attracting new industry, supporting job creation, and advancing long-term economic
growth. The Arizona State Transportation Board plays a critical role in establishing policies and
priorities for ADOT, including the development and oversight of the state's transportation program.
Hosting the board in Kingman provided a valuable opportunity to highlight local priorities while
demonstrating how state and local partnerships are advancing infrastructure improvements across the region.
Welcoming the State Transportation Board to Kingman allowed us to showcase the progress underway
in our community and the importance of continued investment in transportation infrastructure,
said city manager, Tim Walsh. These projects are not only improving how people move through Kingman,
but are also helping position our community for future growth and opportunity. The city of
Kingman appreciates the board's time in the community and their ongoing commitment to
supporting transportation investments that benefit residents, businesses, and travelers across Arizona.
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