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US 89 north of Flagstaff (ADOT file photo Nov. 2025)
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US 89 intermittent closures near Flagstaff start Tuesday, Dec. 2

Drivers should plan on 15-minute northbound stops for drainage work

Northbound US 89 is scheduled to be closed intermittently for up to 15 minutes each time on Tuesday and Wednesday (Dec. 2-3) in an area approximately 15 miles north of Flagstaff. The closures are...
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2025 specialty plate release
11/26/2025

ADOT unveils three new specialty license plates

Now 109 opportunities to support Arizona nonprofits

With the addition of the Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Phoenix Mercury and Verde Valley Wine Trail specialty plates, MVD now offers 109 options that can be viewed at azdot.gov/plates and ordered at...
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I-17 Wildlife Overpass under construction (ADOT Nov. 2025)
11/25/2025

ADOT marks progress on I-17 wildlife overpass construction south of Flagstaff

Bridge deck in place as project begins winter shutdown

A much-anticipated wildlife overpass under construction along Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff is more than halfway done as the project moves into a winter weather shutdown. Learn more here.
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Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) in Scottsdale (ADOT photo Nov. 2025)
11/23/2025

Highway travel plans over Thanksgiving? Plan ahead, stay alert

ADOT will not schedule construction closures over the holiday weekend

Allow extra time and stay alert when behind the wheel over Thanksgiving weekend. No full construction closures will be scheduled on state highways. ADOT shares other highway travel safety tips here.
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Map of I-10 bridge project west of Benson
11/19/2025

Bridge project restricts I-10 west of Benson through spring 2026

Expect delays at peak travel times near Empirita Road interchange

The Arizona Department of Transportation has narrowed Interstate 10 to a single lane in each direction about 10 miles west of Benson for a project to rehabilitate four bridges in Pima County.
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An ADOT Incident Response Unit member assisting a stranded motorist.
11/18/2025

Arizona observes Crash Responder Safety Week

Safety starts with you — Slow down and move over

Every day, emergency responders put themselves at risk to help keep the traveling public safe when incidents occur on roadways. During National Crash Responder Safety Week, traffic safety stakeholders...
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2025-1114-snowy-road
11/14/2025

Seasonal closures of several high-country highways starting soon

Two Mount Graham, White Mountains stretches closing this month

The Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing for its annual winter closures of several high-country routes. State Route 366 (Swift Trail) ascending Mount Graham in Southern Arizona are...
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Semitrailer on interstate freeway
11/12/2025

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant helps ADOT promote safe commercial travel

Specially trained officers can conduct additional DUI enforcement

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awarded ECD $38,666 so officers equipped with advanced training to recognize alcohol and drug impairment can conduct additional enforcement for driving under...
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Southbound Loop 101 new lane open (Scottsdale) Nov 10, '25
11/10/2025

Latest Loop 101 milestone: New southbound lane open in Scottsdale

Drivers using wider freeway between Princess Dr and Shea Blvd

ADOT has opened a new southbound lane along Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Princess Drive and Shea Boulevard. Learn more about the latest milestone for the Loop 101 Improvement Project in Scottsdale.
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A digital message board on the highway encouraging drivers to not camp in the left lane.
11/07/2025

Winners of ADOT’s 2025 Safety Message Contest announced

Public cast over 3,700 votes to pick two winning messages

All the votes have been counted in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Safety Message Contest and the public has picked two winning messages! Each person who submitted a winning message was...
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