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Behind every highway project, an engineer is translating plans into pavement

The next time you trek to Las Vegas and notice work crews are widening another section of US 93, you might pause for a moment to think of the work of Kara Lavertue.

CADD engineer

CADD: It’s not a game

At first glance, Computer-Aided Design and Drafting ‒ or CADD ‒ looks like a really cool video game: cool colors, neat graphics, and the ability to change just about anything at the push of a keyboard button. However, CADD is not a game for the engineers in ADOT’s Roadway Design Division. CADD is where all ADOT roads and structures, such as roundabouts, begin to take shape.

A photo of Broadway Rd at 48th St
23 February 2023

Broadway Road to close in both directions between 48th and 55th Streets (Feb. 24-26)

PHOENIX–The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan ahead if they are traveling in the area of Interstate 10 and Broadway Road this weekend.

Broadway Road will be closed in

Photo of SR40 highway sign under snowfall
22 February 2023

ADOT, DPS preemptively close highways ahead of “treacherous” winter storm

PHOENIX – With extreme winter weather forecast for the high country, the Arizona Department of Transportation and Arizona Department of Public Safety have taken the rare step to preemptively close

Photo of I-10 at US60
16 February 2023

Eastbound I-10 to close between US 60 and Loop 202(Santan/South Mountain Freeway) Fri. night (Feb 17) to Sat. night (Feb. 18)

February 16, 2023

PHOENIX–The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan ahead and be ready to use detours as eastbound Interstate 10 is closed between US 60 and Loop 202

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Shining a spotlight on our “Little Yellow Truck”

This 1959 Chevy Apache was a work truck for decades. In the ‘80s, the daily grind caught up and its condition deteriorated. But its best years were yet to come.
A project map of the L101 and I-10 interchange ramps
15 February 2023

Public meeting on Loop 101/I-10 interchange ramps set for Feb. 23

PHOENIX – A public meeting about potential future changes at the Loop 101/Interstate 10 interchange in the West Valley will be held on Thursday evening, Feb. 23.

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Donor Network of Arizona

Three hearts and three years later

Feb. 14 is National Donor Day and we're thrilled to share the story of three Arizona siblings who received heart transplants.
ADOT snowplow clearing snow
13 February 2023

Drivers should prepare for high country snow this week

PHOENIX – As Arizona’s high country prepares for snow this week, drivers should focus on safe driving – including slowing down, if they are traveling on highways where winter weather is creating

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