1947 Arizona license plate

Remembering Arizona's oh-so-flimsy 1947 license plate

After not getting a new license plate for 1946 due to post-war shortages, Arizonans were giddy to hear a 1947 plate was coming. That excitement lasted until the plates arrived.
Ash Creek Bridges project map

I-40 Ash Fork Creek Bridges

This project is complete

Project Cost: $1,045,127

The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a scour retrofit on four bridges along I-40 in the community of Ash Fork (milepost 146). The project will help protect the bridge structures during floods and active water runoff.
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Map I 40 South of Ash Fork

SR 89: Paulden - Ash Fork

This project is complete

Project Cost: $524,444

The Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a project to install centerline rumble strips along State Route 89 south of Ash Fork (mileposts 339-363).

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BWC Work Zone
19 March 2024

Southbound State Route 143 to close between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and Interstate 10 (March 22-25)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and plan to use detours as southbound SR 143 will be closed between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) March 22-25.
A baseball lies on grass as sun shines in the background.

Out of the line and safely on the road during spring break

March in Arizona means the sun is still warm and inviting, Major League Baseball teams are here for the Cactus League and hopefully your favorite college basketball teams are making their case to be invited to the NCAA tournament (Arizona, GCU, NAU and ASU, we are cheering for you). Another thing happens this time of year: Schools take a week off for spring break.
A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

Stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day and designate a driver

As Arizonans dig out green clothing and shamrock regalia from their closets and prepare to head out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we at ADOT want to remind drivers to have a game plan of how they’re getting home after the revelry is over. 

Don’t leave it up to Lady Luck. Have a plan: whether that’s hailing a rideshare vehicle, designating a driver, or phoning a friend.

Rendering of Kingman Interchange for I-40 and US 93
15 March 2024

Contract awarded for I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman

The State Transportation Board has awarded a $106 million project to build a free-flowing traffic interchange for Interstate 40 and US 93 in Kingman. It's designed to reduce congestion and enhance
A list of the new volunteer groups for Adopt a Highway since Novemeber 2023

Adopt a Highway: Volunteers organize to help care for Arizona

The Arizona Department of Transportation welcomes 18 new Adopt a Highway volunteer groups into the program since Nov. 1, 2023. 
Map US 93 Cane Springs Improvement Project

US 93 Cane Springs Improvement Project

Project Cost: $48,750,981.10

The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin construction in January 2025 on the US 93 Cane Springs Improvement project north of Wikieup.
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Map of US 191 bridge at I-10 west of Willcox
14 March 2024

Overnight detours scheduled on I-10 for US 191 bridge demolition

Motorists in southeastern Arizona should plan for overnight detours on Interstate 10 west of Willcox as crews begin to demolish the US 191 bridge that was severely damaged in a crash last year. 
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