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Arizona Department of Transportation Press Releases

1,162 Press Releases
  • Published on July 23, 2026 - 22:34 GMT

    SR 88 (Apache Trail) reopens following monsoon storms

    PHOENIX – Following monsoon rain storms last week, Arizona Department of Transportation crews have completed repairs to reopen a section of State Route 88 (Apache Trail) that had been closed because of damage to the highway. Crews worked over the past …

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  • Published on July 23, 2026 - 20:56 GMT

    TeleMVD now available in Colorado City

    The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has opened a virtual MVD office, known as TeleMVD, in the town of Colorado City.  The TeleMVD station is located in the Colorado City Town Hall and will help residents conduct MVD business in …

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  • Published on July 22, 2026 - 17:28 GMT

    Crews nearing completion of first of four segments of the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project

    PHOENIX – Construction on the first segment of Arizona Department of Transportation’s I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project between Phoenix and Casa Grande has entered its final phase and is nearing completion. This summer, crews are working to complete …

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  • Published on July 21, 2026 - 22:39 GMT

    Restrictions, delays begin Monday on NB SR 51 near Camelback

    PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for several weeks of significant lane restrictions and delays on northbound State Route 51 near Camelback Road starting the morning of Monday, July 27. That segment of the …

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  • Published on July 19, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

    PODCAST: Truck parking is a big deal for ADOT – and for everyone

    If you require an accessible version of any document on this website, please contact ADOT and specify the format you need. ADOT is committed to providing information in accessible formats.

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  • Published on July 15, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

    ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (July 17-20)

    PHOENIX – Two freeway closures are scheduled for improvement projects in the Phoenix area this weekend (July 17-20), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Restriction schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other …

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  • Published on July 13, 2026 - 17:27 GMT

    Remembering Hunter Maggard inspires miles of clean highways

    Brian Carlson recalls grandson Hunter Maggard as an accomplished mountain biker and motorcycle enthusiast with a bright future. “He was an old soul who loved the outdoors,” Carlson said. In 2024, a year after Hunter tragically lost his life at the age of …

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  • Published on July 13, 2026 - 15:23 GMT

    SR 89A reopens between Sedona and Flagstaff

    After being closed due to the Pocket Fire, State Route 89A has reopened between Sedona and Interstate 17 (mileposts 374-397) near Flagstaff.  Fire suppression activities in the area continue and motorists can expect increased fire response traffic in Oak …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 22:38 GMT

    ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (July 10-13)

    PHOENIX – Improvement projects will require closures along a few stretches of freeways in the Phoenix area this weekend (July 10-13), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as …

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  • Published on July 8, 2026 - 21:13 GMT

    ADOT to begin I-19/Irvington Road interchange reconstruction project

    TUCSON – The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin reconstructing the interchange of Interstate 19 and Irvington Road on July 16 in a project that will enhance safety and traffic flow. The $53.4 million project will include widening Irvington …

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  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 19:07 GMT

    SR 347 Improvement Project construction now underway

    PHOENIX – The pavement rehabilitation portion of the State Route 347 Improvement Project ramps up this week after the long holiday weekend, as the Arizona Department of Transportation begins work on 14 miles of roadway improvements along this busy commuter …

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  • Published on July 5, 2026 - 13:29 GMT

    PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

    Listen to the episode! (or use the player below) In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 18:12 GMT

    SR 260 repaving project begins between Linden and Show Low

    SHOW LOW – A pavement improvement project along State Route 260 between Linden and Show Low will begin Tuesday, July 7. Work will occur overnight and SR 260 will be reduced to one lane only with alternating east- and westbound travel during construction. …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

    Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

    Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations.  If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may notice some of …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

    MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

    The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.  This team of MVD employees formed this volunteer group in June of 2022 to …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 17:22 GMT

    ADOT unveils new specialty license plate

    PHOENIX – Arizonans have another choice to support their favorite charitable causes as the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offers a new specialty license plate. The addition of the Maverick Community Impact specialty plate, …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 13:40 GMT

    Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

    It’s time to register for the 9th annual National CleanUp Day, Saturday, Sept. 19.   The countdown is on, and with only 90 days to go, volunteer groups are invited to plan cleanups at adopted miles. Inviting friends and family to join in the fun is a great …

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  • Published on June 29, 2026 - 21:24 GMT

    ADOT to construct passing lanes on SR 79 north of Florence

    FLORENCE – The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project in early July to construct passing lanes along an 8-mile segment of State Route 79 north of Florence.  The $6.3 million project will take place from about 3 miles north of the Gila …

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  • Published on June 29, 2026 - 19:48 GMT

    ADOT: No state highway closures over July Fourth weekend

    PHOENIX – While no construction closures are scheduled on state highways over Fourth of July weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation says drivers should prepare for heavier traffic at times and be ready in case of delays. ADOT and its contractors …

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  • Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

    Project Spotlight: SR 79 pavement rehabilitation project completed

    Phoenix – The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a pavement rehabilitation project along State Route 79. The finished project will provide Arizonans with a smoother drive between Florence and Tucson. ADOT crews began the work in April, …

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