A major component of the work will be building the direct ramps to create the freeway-to-freeway interchange. When completed over the next two-and-a-half years, drivers will skip the traffic signals at the current Loop 303/I-17 diamond interchange.
Engineers at ADOT play a vital role in building and maintaining Arizona’s roads. During National Engineers Week, Feb. 22-28, we’re celebrating engineers and the work they do to keep Arizona moving.
As we mark National Engineers Week, let’s introduce you to where the action happens: ADOT’s State Engineer’s Office, led by State Engineer and Deputy Director Audra Merrick.
Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the reopening of state highways in the high country is a sure sign of spring. Just remember to be safe if you are planning to drive these scenic roads.
If you are planning to visit the memorial the Granite Mountain Hotshots near Yarnell, please do so safely. And that means not parking along State Route 89.
Winter is in the rearview mirror, which means we go from advising people to be prepared for winter driving conditions to preparing people for summer driving conditions!
