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Arizona Department of Transportation Press Releases

1,169 Press Releases
  • Published on October 16, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

    ADOT to host Oct. 21 virtual meeting about next SR 24 improvements

    PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation will host a virtual meeting the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 21, to provide an update and answer questions about an upcoming project to add lanes and other improvements to State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway) …

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  • Published on October 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

    ADOT marks National Move Over Day

    PHOENIX – If you’re driving down a highway and see a motorist parked on the shoulder with their hazard lights blinking or encounter the flashing lights from first responder vehicles at the scene of an incident on the side of the road, that’s a sign for you …

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  • Published on October 15, 2025 - 04:29 GMT

    US 60 reopens between Superior and Globe-Miami

    PHOENIX – US 60 has reopened between Superior and the Globe area east of the Valley with traffic alternating in one lane through a flood-damaged stretch at milepost 241.  Drivers should heed signs to reduce speed at milepost 241, which is about 3 miles …

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  • Published on October 9, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

    ADOT to reduce congestion on SR 187 with new turn lanes

    SACATON – The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project in mid-October on the Gila River Indian Community that will reduce congestion and enhance safety on State Route 187 by adding turn lanes and widening shoulders. The project is expected …

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  • Published on October 9, 2025 - 19:58 GMT

    ADOT's Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (No Full Closures Oct. 10-13)

    PHOENIX – No full closures are scheduled for freeway improvement projects in the Phoenix area this weekend, Oct. 10-13, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.  Drivers should focus on safety when behind the wheel. With rain in the forecast …

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  • Published on October 9, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

    ADOT, AZDPS, AZGOHS launch ‘There's No Such Thing As Accidents’ traffic safety campaign

    PHOENIX – Speeding. Impairment. Not wearing a seat belt. These are leading factors in traffic fatalities, contributing to hundreds of deaths every year in Arizona. These deaths are preventable and aren’t caused by accidents. There’s no such thing as …

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  • Published on October 8, 2025 - 00:45 GMT

    Loop 202 East off-ramp closure at Arizona Avenue in Chandler starts Oct. 9

    PHOENIX – The eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Arizona Avenue in Chandler will close for approximately 60 days starting at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.  Crews will reconstruct the ramp as part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s …

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  • Published on October 7, 2025 - 19:40 GMT

    Project Spotlight: I-40 stretch in Northeastern Arizona gets upgrades

    HOLBROOK – A stretch of Interstate 40 in Northeastern Arizona features improved pavement and a new bridge deck thanks to an Arizona Department of Transportation project completed in conjunction with the Navajo Nation.  This $30 million improvement near …

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  • Published on October 6, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

    Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 27th Avenue closing for 60 days

    PHOENIX – The westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) on-ramp at 27th Avenue will be closed for approximately two months starting at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, for reconstruction as part of the freeway widening project west of Interstate 17. Drivers who …

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  • Published on October 6, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

    Arizona Highways magazine wins 22 awards for excellence

    PHOENIX – Arizona Highways, the world-renowned magazine highlighting Arizona’s scenery and stories, earned 22 awards for excellence in visuals, writing and production at the recent annual conference of regional magazines from across North America. The …

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  • Published on October 2, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

    ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Oct. 3-6)

    PHOENIX – A few closures for improvement projects are scheduled along Phoenix-area freeways this weekend (Oct. 3-6), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and plan on using detour routes as needed …

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  • Published on October 2, 2025 - 19:12 GMT

    ADOT program supports community airports across Arizona

    PHOENIX – New helicopter landing zones at Superior Municipal Airport mean medevac flights can respond to emergencies without using a high school parking lot. A taxiway added to Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport minimizes delays and reduces fuel consumption. …

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  • Published on September 30, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

    Grand Canyon National Park Airport completes runway upgrade

    TUSAYAN – Grand Canyon National Park Airport, operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, has completed a $12 million runway rehabilitation that enhances safety and improves operational efficiency. The project resurfaced the airport’s sole runway …

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  • Published on September 30, 2025 - 18:29 GMT

    Project Spotlight: US 89 at Echo Cliffs gets fresh surface

    BITTER SPRINGS – A winding stretch of US 89 that offers dramatic views of the Vermilion Cliffs and House Rock Valley features 7 miles of fresh surface thanks to an Arizona Department of Transportation project completed in coordination with the Navajo …

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  • Published on September 29, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

    US 60 closures between Superior and Miami canceled Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

    PHOENIX – Due to recent flooding in the Globe-Miami area, the Arizona Department of Transportation has canceled daytime closures on US 60 between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) that had been scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 30- …

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  • Published on September 26, 2025 - 19:54 GMT

    Expect slow traffic on I-17 south of Flagstaff Monday, Sept. 29

    FLAGSTAFF – Drivers using Interstate 17 between Flagstaff and Munds Park should plan for slow traffic and delays on Monday, Sept. 29, for work taking place on the wildlife overpass under construction near Willard Springs Road. Crews will be shifting …

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  • Published on September 25, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

    ADOT wins 2 national awards for public outreach on major projects

    PHOENIX – Two major transportation corridors. Two major projects that required extensive public outreach to keep drivers informed and engaged, while knowing what to expect during construction.  This week, the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Office …

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  • Published on September 25, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

    ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Sept. 26-29)

    PHOENIX – Two freeway closures for improvement projects are scheduled along Phoenix-area freeways this weekend (Sept. 26-29), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Other freeway restrictions, including a ramp closure at I-10 and Loop 202 …

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  • Published on September 25, 2025 - 00:09 GMT

    Federal change set for Oct. 1 affects electric vehicle HOV lane access

    PHOENIX – Barring a federal change, as of Wednesday, Oct. 1, electric vehicles and other currently eligible alternative fuel vehicles with only a driver will no longer have access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes during restricted times. ADOT has a resource …

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  • Published on September 24, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

    Project Spotlight: Key US 163 stretch gets updated safety features

    KAYENTA – A curved portion US 163 between Kayenta and Monument Valley now has 5-foot shoulders and new rumble strips thanks to an Arizona Department of Transportation safety project.   The $3.1 million improvement, which started in April, is designed to …

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