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Why does I-10 go through a tunnel in downtown Phoenix?

Why does I-10 go through a tunnel in downtown Phoenix?

FromValley 101


Why does I-10 go through a tunnel in downtown Phoenix?

FromValley 101

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Odds are you’ve driven through the part of Interstate 10 in downtown Phoenix that dips into a tunnel.
Phoenix natives call this the Deck Park Tunnel. But that is that is not its real name, and it’s technically not a tunnel. The real name is the Papago Freeway Tunnel and it's a series of 19 bridges. Big surprise, right?
To dig in to this controversial history, listen to this episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com.
This episode contains clips of a video called "Soaring Sculpture" produced by Swartwout Film Productions in cooperation with the Arizona State Highway Department and the Bureau of Public Roads and U.S. Department of Transportation. Thank you to the Arizona Department of Transportation for letting us use parts of that video. 
Released:
Aug 5, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Whether you're a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there's something you've always wondered about the Valley. From The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101podcast.azcentral.com or reach us on Twitter @Valley101pod.