Opponents Of South Mountain Freeway Worry About Environmental Impact, Wells

By Matthew Casey, Steve Goldstein
Published: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 4:12pm
Updated: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 5:05pm
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South Mountain Freeway map.

Plans for the South Mountain Freeway had been in development for years, and the Arizona Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration are ready to move ahead with construction. 

A federal lawsuit could cause further delays.

On Wednesday, federal Judge Diane Humetewa heard arguments in the case.

We learned more from KJZZ reporter Matthew Casey, who covered the hearing.

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