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ADOT ECD
06/03/2025

ADOT detectives assist in solving stolen identity case

Passport and driver license fraud results in arrest and additional charges

ADOT’s Office of Inspector General was contacted by the Social Security Administration for help on a case involving the stolen identity in 1986 and used to obtain a Social Security number and Arizona...
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Map of Sonoran Corridor
05/29/2025

ADOT seeks public input on Sonoran Corridor in Pima County

Comment sought on engineering, environmental phase of study

The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking public input as it begins an engineering and environmental study of the Sonoran Corridor, a proposed freeway in the Tucson region that would connect...
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An active work zone on a highway.
05/27/2025

Loop 202 East on-ramp at Arizona Avenue to close for two months

Closure allows crews to reconstruct the ramp as part of widening project

The eastbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Arizona Avenue in the Chandler area will close for approximately 60 days starting late Wednesday night, May 28. Crews will reconstruct the ramp as...
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Big plane fuselage being transported (ADOT photo May 2025)
05/27/2025

Permitting heavy loads on state highways is no easy task

Recent transport of Philippine Mars seaplane is example of ADOT’s work

Transporting a giant World War II-era seaplane from Lake Pleasant to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson required detailed planning. Learn more here about ADOT's role in permitting this oversize...
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File photo of Grand Canyon airport
05/23/2025

Virtual public meeting May 29 on Grand Canyon airport runway rehabilitation

Project scheduled for summer will close runway for about 28 days

The Grand Canyon National Park Airport is hosting a virtual public meeting Thursday, May 29, to discuss a runway rehabilitation project that will result in the runway closing for about 28 days...
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Anthem Way
05/22/2025

New I-17 lanes open between Anthem and Black Canyon City

Added lanes will help reduce congestion and increase safety along corridor

PHOENIX – Drivers traveling on Interstate 17 north of the Phoenix area now have an extra lane in each direction along a 15-mile stretch between Anthem Way and Black Canyon City just in time for the...
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Sunset Point Rest Area
05/21/2025

Sunset Point ranked among nation’s best public pit stops

I-17 facility recognized for million-dollar views and upgraded amenities

We’re pleased – and not at all surprised – to see Sunset Point Rest Area ranked near the top of The Best Public Restrooms in America, based on a survey by a group called American River Wellness. Our...
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Private jet on Sedona Airport runway
05/21/2025

Sedona Airport honored as 2025 ADOT Airport of the Year

ADOT award cites community engagement, commitment to safety

Community engagement, a focus on safety and sustainability, and upgrading a system providing weather conditions helped make Sedona Airport the state’s Airport of the Year for 2025. The award comes...
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File photo of paving roller
05/13/2025

Spring/summer paving projects kicking off in northern Arizona

ADOT improvements include I-40 in Flagstaff, Kingman regions

The Arizona Department of Transportation is kicking off another season of spring and summer projects to preserve and improve highway pavement in Arizona’s high country.
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Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) in northwest Valley (ADOT file photo)
05/12/2025

Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 35th Avenue closing for 60 days

Ramp will be reconstructed as part of widening project west of I-17

The westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) on-ramp at 35th Avenue will be closed for approximately two months starting late Monday night, May 12. The closure is needed as part of the Loop 101 widening...
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