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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.

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On average, more crashes occur in work zones in January in Arizona than in any other month.
Road construction can be a challenge on a good day, but is especially challenging when building a road through the mountains.
Please keep safety in mind regardless of where you are driving over the next day or two.
It's remodel time at the Sacaton Rest Area! In addition to a new look, the rest area will be getting needed sewer and electrical upgrades.
ADOT's culture of continuous improvement looks has employees looking for cost savings everywhere, including the trunk of old vehicles.
We're taking it back to the mid-60s today and construction of the only highway in the country still using the metric system.
ADOT crews that fix guardrails and fill potholes also assist whenever they are needed on traffic incidents.
An ADOT innovation gets drivers back on the freeway faster after a maintenance closure.
We have one last "Where in AZ??" challenge before the year ends!
Make plans now for your sober ride home on New Year's Eve.