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Weekend Freeway Closure Map (Jan. 30-Feb. 2, '26) - Phoenix Area
01/29/2026

ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Jan. 30-Feb. 2)

Sections of Loop 101 and Loop 202 closed for construction, utility work

Several freeway improvement projects in the Phoenix area will require closures or lane restrictions this weekend (Jan. 30-Feb. 2). Learn more here.
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Photo of truck at Sunset Point Rest Area
01/29/2026

ADOT expands truck parking at Sunset Point Rest Area

Part of statewide plan to add hundreds of new truck parking spaces

The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened a new truck parking lot at the Sunset Point Rest Area as part of a statewide plan to add hundreds of commercial truck parking spaces to meet the...
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Construction Work along Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway (ADOT file photo)
01/28/2026

Restrictions on 75th Ave at Loop 101 start Sunday night (Feb. 1)

Roadway narrowed to one lane in each direction through mid-April

Work to enhance traffic flow along a busy stretch of 75th Avenue at Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will start Sunday night, Feb. 1. Learn more about the scheduled restrictions here.
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Scouts pose with litter bags after cleanup.
01/28/2026

ADOT Adopt a Highway volunteers made a big impact during 2025

They removed more than 12,000 bags of litter from state highways

There are plenty of miles to adopt along state highways, and getting started is as simple as visiting azdot.gov/adoptahighway. Groups receive two-year permits to clean up roadside litter on highway...
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A snowplow on a snowy highway
01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest returns

Arizonans can submit creative snowplow names through Feb. 2

The Arizona Department of Transportation is once again asking the public to help name a few of its snowplows. Back for its fourth year, ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest gives Arizonans the opportunity...
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New shoulder along State Route 260
01/26/2026

Project Spotlight: ADOT adds SR 260 shoulders east of Payson

Improvement enhances safety between Forest Lakes, Heber-Overgaard

ADOT has completed the State Route 260: Rim Road to Gibson Road improvement between Forest Lakes and Heber-Overgaard leading up the Mogollon Rim. Crews constructed a 5-foot shoulder on each side of...
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01/22/2026

US 93 paving project begins Monday north of Wickenburg

Expect delays for nighttime work to improve 16 miles of highway

Drivers should prepare for nighttime lane restrictions and delays on US 93 north of Wickenburg as a project starts Monday, Jan. 26, to improve pavement on a 16-mile segment of the highway.
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New credential option for Native American Arizonans
01/20/2026

Native American designation now available for state IDs via MVD

Available to enrolled members of Arizona tribal nations under new law

Enrolled members of federally recognized tribal nations can now receive driver licenses, instruction permits and ID cards bearing a Native American designation. Those who choose this option will have...
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01/16/2026

Governor’s Executive Budget invests in highway system maintenance

Proposal helps with increased materials costs, supports rural communities

In addition to prioritizing affordability and protecting Arizona’s quality of life, Governor Hobbs’ Executive Budget proposal includes strategic transportation investments that safeguard Arizona’s...
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Scam text example
01/09/2026

Here we go again: ADOT isn't after you for unpaid tolls

Visit azdot.gov/scams to learn how to spot the red flags

Some Arizonans are understandably concerned about a text message claiming to be “a final notice regarding an unpaid toll violation linked to your account” or something close to that. It's another scam...
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