WHEATFIELDS, Ariz. – On a brisk Monday morning, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren joined community leaders and partners to break ground on the Navajo Route 12 road project — a $30 million investment to ensure safer travel for Navajo families.
Near the blue waters of Wheatfields Lake, the road is marked by cracks, worn edges, and potholes that tell stories of time and travel. The road carries the weight of families, children heading to school, and elders making their way home. But soon, this road will change and be reshaped into a safer path, where every mile reflects care for the people who travel it.
During a roadside gathering, President Nygren gave his remarks.
“This work is about protecting lives,” he said. “Too many of our roads put our people at risk. We are building roads our families can depend on — roads that get our children to school safely and bring our elders home without fear.”
This 7.2-mile project from the Agency Line to Wheatfields will include:
- Widened shoulders
- Improved drainage for safer winter travel
- New bridge construction at Whiskey Creek
- Parking improvements near Wheatfields Lake, and
- Installation of fencing and cattleguards
This project is part of a larger effort to strengthen road safety across the Navajo Nation, including improvements along key corridors and community-serving routes.
As construction continues, residents and visitors will see progress throughout the area. From roadwork to safety enhancements, this new road will be designed to protect drivers and livestock. The N12 project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2027, delivering a safer, more reliable roadway for generations to come.
President Nygren gave a special thanks to all the partners who helped move this work forward including the Navajo Department of Transportation (NDOT), Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority (NECA), the Federal Highway Administration, Wilson & Company, Tsaile/Wheatfields/Blackrock Chapter officials, and the Navajo Forestry Department.
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