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Arizona Department of Transportation Press Releases

1,175 Press Releases
  • Published on January 7, 2026 - 00:11 GMT

    Expect busier commute Thursday before Fiesta Bowl in Glendale

    PHOENIX – Heavier afternoon rush hour traffic can be expected Thursday afternoon, Jan. 8, on westbound Interstate 10 in Phoenix as well as the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) in Glendale before the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl between the Miami Hurricanes and Ole Miss …

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  • Published on December 30, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

    Northern AZ 2026 highlights include I-17 wildlife overpass completion

    PHOENIX – Among other highlights for Northern Arizona, the new year will see completion of an Interstate 17 wildlife overpass south of Flagstaff designed to reduce the risk of crashes involving animals. Also in 2026, the Arizona Department of …

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  • Published on December 29, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

    I-10, I-19 improvements highlight 2026 for Southern Arizona

    TUCSON – The new year will be a time for major improvements along the Tucson area’s two freeways, with construction crews finishing an Interstate 10 widening project on the northwest side, continuing another I-10 project southeast of downtown and kicking …

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  • Published on December 24, 2025 - 18:24 GMT

    On the Road With ADOT: 100-plus episodes and going strong

    PHOENIX – On the Road With ADOT, a weekly podcast highlighting the Arizona Department of Transportation’s projects, people and initiatives, recently surpassed the milestone of 100 episodes.  ADOT shares these conversations every Friday at azdot.gov/podcast …

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  • Published on December 23, 2025 - 23:15 GMT

    Project Spotlight: Pavement upgrade for key Holbrook route

    HOLBROOK – A key business corridor connecting with Interstate 40 in Holbrook has refreshed pavement thanks to an Arizona Department of Transportation project.  This mile-long stretch of Business 40 (B-40) is home to more than 50 businesses and connects …

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  • Published on December 22, 2025 - 20:56 GMT

    ADOT: The year ahead in Phoenix-area freeway projects

    PHOENIX – Several large Arizona Department of Transportation projects are set to get underway along Phoenix-area freeways in 2026, including the first projects funded under Proposition 479 approved by Maricopa County voters in 2024. Substantial progress …

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  • Published on December 19, 2025 - 18:35 GMT

    ADOT: No closures scheduled over upcoming holiday weekends

    PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation and its contractors are not scheduling closures for state highway construction projects during the upcoming holiday weekends.  While work can be expected at times between Dec. 24 and Jan. 5, ADOT and …

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  • Published on December 18, 2025 - 23:09 GMT

    ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Dec. 19-22) No Closures

    PHOENIX – No freeway closures are scheduled for improvement projects in the Phoenix area this weekend (Dec. 19-22), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Information about scheduled lane closures or other restrictions will be listed at …

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  • Published on December 18, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

    I-17 Improvement Project reaches substantial completion milestone

    PHOENIX – If you’re packing up the kids and the presents and hitting the holiday road, you’ve got one more reason to celebrate this season, now that the new flex lanes are open and the I-17 Improvement Project has officially reached substantial completion …

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  • Published on December 12, 2025 - 18:12 GMT

    Speed limit on SR 24 in Southeast Valley now 55 mph

    PHOENIX – The speed limit on the four-lane State Route 24 in the Southeast Valley has been adjusted from 45 to 55 mph following an evaluation by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Crews installed new signs Thursday night. The speed limit change …

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  • Published on December 12, 2025 - 09:38 GMT

    ADOT opens new lane at northbound I-17 off-ramp to Loop 303

    PHOENIX – There is more room for northbound I-17 traffic using the busy exit to Loop 303 and Sonoran Desert Drive in north Phoenix. As part of an ongoing ramp widening project, the Arizona Department of Transportation has opened a second lane leading into …

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  • Published on December 11, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

    Additional weekend freeway restrictions - Phoenix area

    PHOENIX – No mainline freeway closures are scheduled in the Phoenix area this weekend (Dec. 12-15). Here are some weekend lane closures or other restrictions for improvement projects, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation: Riggs Road closed …

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  • Published on December 11, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

    ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Dec. 12-15)

    PHOENIX – No mainline freeway closures are scheduled in the Phoenix area this weekend (Dec. 12-15), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Information about scheduled lane closures or other restrictions is available at azdot.gov. ADOT plans …

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  • Published on December 9, 2025 - 17:38 GMT

    ADOT shares ‘Know Snow’ tips for winter driving

    PHOENIX – With cooler temperatures finally arriving in Arizona and some parts of the state already seeing snowfall, the Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions. Yes, Arizona experiences winter …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

    ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Dec. 5-8)

    PHOENIX – Ramp closures are scheduled for freeway improvement projects in the Phoenix area this weekend (Dec. 5-8), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and prepare to use detour routes as needed …

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  • Published on December 2, 2025 - 19:21 GMT

    Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) widening project marks halfway point

    PHOENIX – The Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) Improvement Project, which is adding new lanes between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Val Vista Drive in the Southeast Valley, has reached the halfway mark toward completion. Work on the Arizona Department of …

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  • Published on November 28, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

    US 89 intermittent closures near Flagstaff start Tuesday, Dec. 2

    FLAGSTAFF – Intermittent closures lasting up to 15 minutes each time are scheduled along northbound US 89 north of Flagstaff on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and Wednesday, Dec. 3, for drainage system maintenance, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. …

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  • Published on November 26, 2025 - 09:07 GMT

    ADOT marks progress on I-17 wildlife overpass construction south of Flagstaff

    FLAGSTAFF – A much-anticipated wildlife overpass under construction along Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff is more than halfway done as the project moves into a winter weather shutdown, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.  Work on the $ …

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  • Published on November 24, 2025 - 08:16 GMT

    Highway travel plans over Thanksgiving? Plan ahead, stay alert

    PHOENIX – With increased traffic expected during peak travel times over Thanksgiving weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers allow extra time and stay alert if using state highways for holiday trips. ADOT is not scheduling any …

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  • Published on November 20, 2025 - 19:04 GMT

    ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Nov. 21-24)

    PHOENIX – No mainline freeway closures are scheduled for improvement projects in the Phoenix area this weekend (Nov. 21-24), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should stay alert at all times, including when traveling in existing …

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