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12/01/2022

SR 67 to Grand Canyon North Rim closed for the winter

State Route 67 leading to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has closed for the winter effective today, Thursday, Dec. 1. The highway will be blocked to traffic about a half mile from its...

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11/30/2022

“Route 66 Digital Passport” and tips for exploring scenic Arizona roadways on latest ADOT podcast

The newest “On the Road with ADOT” podcast features tips from the Arizona Office of Tourism about exploring the state’s scenic highways with a special emphasis on Historic Route 66. The Office of...

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11/28/2022

Traveler Alert! Overnight I-17 closures start Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 between Anthem Way and Sunset Point

PHOENIX – Drivers who travel I-17 at night will need to plan ahead to avoid major delays as the highway is closed regularly during the weeknight overnight hours for controlled rock blasting over the...

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11/25/2022

Southbound S R 143 to be narrowed to one lane Monday, Nov. 28, to Thursday, Dec. 1

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan ahead and be prepared to merge safely while a section of southbound State Route 143 is narrowed to one lane between...

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11/18/2022

ADOT announces Name-A-Snowplow contest winners

PHOENIX – The results of the Arizona Department of Transportation Name-A-Snowplow contest are in and Arizonans have chosen three pun-tastic names for ADOT snowplows. After tabulating nearly 7,000...

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11/16/2022

Six Months: The Travel ID will be required in 2023

PHOENIX – Fewer than six months before the federal deadline for domestic airline travelers to have a federally-compliant form of ID, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is...

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11/15/2022

ADOT seeks public input on overall DBE goals for federally-funded contracts and 2022 DBE availability study

PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking public input for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program as it updates its overall goals for this effort. ADOT and agencies...

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11/14/2022

ADOT sets Phoenix-area public event for Electric Vehicle Charger Plan

The Arizona Department of Transportation will host a public open house Wednesday, Nov. 16 in Phoenix to share the details of its plan to develop a network of electric vehicle fast charging stations...

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11/14/2022

Arizona recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week

From fender benders to major collisions, crash responders are there to assist those involved and help clear the road as quickly as possible for other commuters. In recognition of these roadside heroes...

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11/10/2022

ADOT to close highways in White Mountains for winter

PHOENIX – It’s that time of year where the Arizona Department of Transportation is closing five state highways for the winter. In the White Mountains area, State Route 473 from SR 260 on the White...

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Six Months: The Travel ID will be required in 2023

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