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Arizona Department of Transportation Press Releases

1,185 Press Releases
  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 22:48 GMT

    Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (July 12-15) - Phoenix Area

    PHOENIX – Improvement projects will require closures along stretches of Phoenix-area freeways, including Interstate 17 and Loop 101 (Price Freeway) this weekend (July 12-15). The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers allow extra travel …

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  • Published on July 11, 2024 - 01:29 GMT

    CANCELED: Westbound I-10 closure between SR 143 and I-17 (July 12-15)

    PHOENIX –  The Arizona Department of Transportation has canceled an Interstate 10 closure between State Route 143 and Interstate 17 that had been scheduled for Friday evening to early Monday, July 12-15. Motorists can visit i10broadwaycurve.com for the …

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  • Published on July 10, 2024 - 13:56 GMT

    Westbound I-10 to close between SR 143 and I-17 (July 12-15)

      PHOENIX –  The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as westbound Interstate 10 will be closed between State Route 143 and  Interstate 17 from 10 p.m. Friday, July 12, to 4 a.m. Monday, July 15, for …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 22:54 GMT

    ADOT unit recovers millions for incidents damaging state highways

    PHOENIX – An Arizona Department of Transportation unit tasked with seeking insurance reimbursement when incidents cause damage to the state highway system recovered $6.4 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30. ADOT accomplishes this through its …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 21:38 GMT

    Plan for weekend I-17 southbound restriction in north Valley

    PHOENIX – Drivers planning to use southbound Interstate 17 in the north Valley this weekend should budget extra time with pavement improvement work reducing the freeway to one lane at Loop 303/Sonoran Desert Drive and with traffic exiting and re-entering …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 18:54 GMT

    SR 87 closing overnight July 14 between Bush Highway, SR 188

    PHOENIX – Both directions of State Route 87 will be closed overnight starting Sunday, July 14, between Bush Highway and State Route 188 (mileposts 199-236) so crews can safely remove boulders and debris from a rockslide next to the northbound lanes, …

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  • Published on July 8, 2024 - 19:32 GMT

    Governor Hobbs helps ADOT mark its 50th anniversary

    PHOENIX – Arizona’s highways have existed almost since statehood in 1912, but the agency overseeing them, the Arizona Department of Transportation, is marking its 50th anniversary this month.  It’s all because state lawmakers, facing a booming population …

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  • Published on July 3, 2024 - 21:29 GMT

    SR 69 project will increase capacity, enhance safety in Prescott

    PRESCOTT – Work is scheduled to get underway next week on a project that will widen one mile of State Route 69 in Prescott, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.  ADOT, in partnership with the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning …

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  • Published on July 3, 2024 - 21:29 GMT

    ADOT’s Freeway Travel Advisory (No Holiday Weekend Closures)

    PHOENIX – No construction or maintenance closures are scheduled on state highways, including Phoenix-area freeways, from Wednesday afternoon, July 3, to Monday morning, July 8. While the Arizona Department of Transportation focuses on giving motorists a …

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  • Published on July 3, 2024 - 18:58 GMT

    Construction set to begin on I-40/US 93 Kingman interchange

    PHOENIX – Work is scheduled to get underway Thursday, July 11, on a free-flowing interchange connecting US 93 and Interstate 40 in Kingman. The $106 million project is planned to eliminate delays that can occur for passenger and truck traffic on the main …

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  • Published on July 2, 2024 - 18:09 GMT

    Arizona Highways magazine wins 16 awards for excellence

    PHOENIX – Arizona Highways, the world-renowned magazine highlighting Arizona’s scenery and stories, earned a total of 16 awards for excellence in visuals, writing and production at the recent annual conference of regional magazines from across North …

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  • Published on July 1, 2024 - 06:23 GMT

    ADOT: No state highway closures over the July Fourth weekend

    PHOENIX – There’s good news for drivers planning road trips over the Independence Day weekend this year. The Arizona Department of Transportation says no construction closures are scheduled on state highways from Wednesday afternoon, July 3, to Monday …

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  • Published on June 30, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

    I-17 northbound closing Sunday night to remove overturned load

    PHOENIX — Northbound Interstate 17 just north of Black Canyon City will close for approximately four hours beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 30, so crews can remove a 70,000-pound beam from an oversize load that overturned Saturday.  Motorists planning to …

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  • Published on June 30, 2024 - 06:27 GMT

    Extended lane closure on northbound I-17 north of Black Canyon City

    PHOENIX – Drivers using northbound Interstate 17 between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point should budget extra time and watch for slowing traffic due to an extended lane closure caused by a crash involving oversize load, according to the Arizona …

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  • Published on June 28, 2024 - 00:14 GMT

    I-17 closed Monday night (July 1) south of Flagstaff for bridge work

    FLAGSTAFF – Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed in both directions at J.W. Powell Boulevard south of Flagstaff from 7 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday (July 2) for bridge construction.  Traffic will detour along the off- and on-ramps at the J.W. Powell …

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  • Published on June 27, 2024 - 19:49 GMT

    ADOT's Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (June 28-July 1) - Phoenix Area

    PHOENIX – A stretch of westbound Interstate 10 near Sky Harbor Airport will be narrowed to three lanes this weekend (June 28-July 1) for construction work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and …

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  • Published on June 27, 2024 - 19:49 GMT

    US 60 closure extended today between Superior and Globe

    SUPERIOR – A planned closure of US 60 between Superior and Globe scheduled to end at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 27, has been extended until further notice due to an unexpected delay with rock blasting for a project replacing the Queen Creek Bridge, according to …

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  • Published on June 24, 2024 - 05:52 GMT

    Loop 101 lane striping changes near US 60 help with traffic flow

    PHOENIX – Recent lane striping work has improved traffic flow by extending right lanes along Loop 101 (Price Freeway) near US 60 (Superstition Freeway) in Tempe, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Crews have adjusted lane stripes to …

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  • Published on June 21, 2024 - 20:44 GMT

    Transportation Board OKs five-year construction program update

    PHOENIX – The State Transportation Board has approved the 2025-2029 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, which emphasizes pavement and bridge improvements and expanding several key highways. The final 2025-2029 Five-Year Transportation …

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  • Published on June 20, 2024 - 21:01 GMT

    ADOT's Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (June 21-24) - Phoenix Area

    PHOENIX – A stretch of eastbound Interstate 10 near Sky Harbor Airport will be closed and other freeway restrictions are scheduled for improvement projects this weekend (June 21-24). The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers allow extra …

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