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ADOT reveals winners in 2026 Safety Message Contest

Winning messages encourage safe driving, wearing seat belts

Arizonans have cast their votes in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Safety Message Contest and picked two winning messages.

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09/03/2026

New tunnel opens on I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman

Project to construct free-flowing interchange now 80% complete

The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened a new tunnel as part of a project to construct a free-flowing interchange that will reduce delays on the main route between Phoenix and Las Vegas.

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A graphic of a map recommending a detour.

09/02/2026

Detour recommended for upcoming Loop 303 lane restriction

Westbound Loop 303 narrowed to one lane west of I-17 starting Sept. 9

PHOENIX – Drivers should consider using a recommended detour when a westbound Loop 303 lane restriction near I-17 in north Phoenix starts on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to the Arizona Department of...

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09/01/2026

No state highway closures scheduled over Labor Day weekend

ADOT, other first responders ask drivers to plan ahead, stay alert

PHOENIX – No construction closures are scheduled on state highways over the Labor Day weekend. However, the Arizona Department of Transportation reminds drivers to make advance plans for trips and...

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Photo of westbound Loop 101 at 67th Avenue

08/31/2026

New westbound Loop 101 lane open as widening project advances

Fourth westbound regular lane open between 51st and 75th avenues

Another stretch of a new lane along westbound Loop 101 in the Northwest Valley is open as progress continues on the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening project...

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08/28/2026

Project Spotlight: US 160 gets fresh pavement in Northeast Arizona

24 miles of pavement rehabilitated, other improvements made

DENNEHOTSO – US 160 in Northeastern Arizona now features fresh pavement due to an Arizona Department of Transportation project completed in partnership with the Navajo Nation. The top layer of...

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08/27/2026

Traffic fatalities on Arizona roads decline for third year in a row

Data shows overall crashes trending downwards

There were 1,156 traffic fatalities on all Arizona roads in 2025, which is a 5.2% decrease in fatalities from 2024. The total number of crashes also dropped, falling from 123,535 in 2024 to 118,052 in...

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I-10 Jackrabbit Trail Interchange Project Map (ADOT August 2026)

08/26/2026

ADOT starts improvements at I-10/Jackrabbit Trail interchange

Project will replace I-10 bridges, improve ramps and Jackrabbit Trail

A project to add traffic capacity and improve traffic flow at the Interstate 10 interchange at Jackrabbit Trail in the West Valley is starting this weekend (Aug. 29). Learn more here.

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Crews use machinery to create fresh roadway

08/25/2026

Project Spotlight: US 60 improvements complete in Globe

Two miles rehabilitated through downtown

GLOBE – Two miles of US 60 through downtown Globe has a new pavement surface following completion of an Arizona Department of Transportation project. The $4.7 million project removed and replaced the...

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