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A water tanker putting out a vehicle fire on the highway.
07/25/2024

Safety drives unplanned highway closures during wildfire season

ADOT, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management remind motorists that unplanned closures of highways are for safety of first responders, traveling public

PHOENIX – It’s summer in Arizona and with that comes blistering heat and wildfires that can cause travelers delays when there’s an unplanned highway closure. During these highway closures, the Arizona...
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A graphic of a digital highway message board encouraging drivers to wear seatbelts
07/23/2024

ADOT’s Safety Message Contest back for its 8th year

Public can submit traffic safety messages through July 29

PHOENIX – If you’ve driven down the highway and seen a creative traffic safety message on one of the overhead signs and wanted to write one yourself … now is your chance. For the eighth year, the...
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Map of SR 88
07/19/2024

State Transportation Board OKs contract to restore limited SR 88 access

Work part of interim project to reopen 5 miles damaged by flooding

The State Board of Transportation has approved a contract with Nesbitt Contracting for a project that will restore limited access to 5 miles of State Route 88 (Apache Trail) that was damaged by...
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Northbound Loop 101 near Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard (ADOT file photo 2023)
07/19/2024

Loop 101 North on-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd closes July 23

Ramp to close for approximately 60 days as part of widening project

The northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard is scheduled to be closed for approximately 60 days, starting early Tuesday, July 23, for reconstruction work. Learn more here.
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Bumble Bee Road bridge over southbound I-17
07/17/2024

Overnight closures of southbound I-17 at Bumble Bee Road scheduled July 22-25

Closures necessary for I-17 Improvement Project bridge work

Drivers traveling along southbound Interstate 17 during the overnight hours next week should plan for closures of I-17 at Bumble Bee Road (milepost 248) for ongoing work to reconstruct the southbound...
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I-17 map of restrictions
07/17/2024

Plan for weekend I-17 southbound restrictions in north Valley

Reduced to one lane from SR 74 to Dixileta Drive

Pavement improvement work is reducing the freeway down to one lane for three miles from State Route 74 (Carefree Highway) to Dixileta Drive. Drivers should plan for delays, especially from afternoon...
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BWC Work Zone
07/17/2024

Westbound I-10 to close between US 60 and I-17 (July 19-22)

Plan for an extended closure of the HOV ramps connecting I-10 and US 60

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as Westbound I-10 will be closed between US 60 and I-17 from 10 p.m. Friday, July 19, to 4 a.m. Monday...
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43rd Ave interchange
07/15/2024

ADOT project adding two Loop 303 interchanges wins regional award

America’s Transportation Awards cites community development benefits

A recent Arizona Department of Transportation project that constructed Loop 303 interchanges at 43rd and 51st avenues near Interstate 17 is a winner in the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards...
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Cars traveling on an urban highway.
07/12/2024

Traffic fatalities in Arizona dip slightly in 2023

ADOT Crash Facts report shows speed, impairment remain as leading factors in fatal, serious crashes

PHOENIX – Traffic fatalities in Arizona decreased slightly in 2023 but are still near all-time highs, according to the state’s annual report on motor vehicle crashes on all roads, including local...
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Map of weekend travel advisory
07/11/2024

Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (July 12-15) - Phoenix Area

Closures set for southbound I-17, northbound Loop 101 (Price Freeway)

Improvement projects will require closures along stretches of Phoenix-area freeways, including Interstate 17 and Loop 101 (Price Freeway) this weekend (July 12-15).
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