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Navajo County Transportation Master Plan Update

Summary

Kimley-Horn presented the nearly final plan that will guide county road investments and grant applications through 2050. Priority projects cluster along the SR 260 corridor in South County based on data, prompting questions from supervisors about tribal-roads jurisdiction and North County needs.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The plan is designed to position the county for state and federal grants rather than committing specific dollars itself.

✅Who benefits

All county travelers — especially along the high-traffic, high-crash SR 260 corridor where safety fixes are planned.

Mentions & discussions (5)

MeetingOct 27, 2026

Board of Supervisors Regular — October 27, 2026

Kimley-Horn presented the nearly final plan that will guide county road investments and grant applications through 2050. Priority projects cluster along the SR 260 corridor in South County based on data, prompting questions from supervisors about tribal-roads jurisdiction and North County needs.

MeetingSep 8, 2026

Board of Supervisors Regular — September 8, 2026

County officials approved several task agreements and IGA attachments to fund guardrail repairs, road striping, and gravel maintenance on tribal lands in partnership with the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Navajo Nation.

MeetingJun 23, 2026approved

Board of Supervisors Regular — June 23, 2026

The county approved a $15,000 agreement with the Whippoorwill Chapter to repair a dump truck used for maintaining critical dirt roads. These routes are essential for school buses, commuters, and patients traveling to healthcare facilities.

MeetingMay 12, 2026

Board of Supervisors Regular — May 12, 2026

Staff reviewed road inventory data, pavement condition indices, and partnership projects with municipalities and tribal communities during a work session.

MeetingFeb 10, 2026approved

Board of Supervisors Regular — February 10, 2026

Navajo County is partnering with ADOT to replace the aging Silver Creek bridge on Shumway Road using over $6.1 million in federal grant funds. The new bridge will be longer and built to modern flood standards to ensure safe community access.

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