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A woman in an orange reflective safety vest stands in a construction area with heavy equipment behind her.

National Engineers Week: Meeting a Central District engineer working on a Loop 101 improvement project

During National Engineers Week, Feb. 18-24, we’re asking engineers on some of ADOT’s projects to share with us stories about their work and careers. Today, meet Sara Howard from the Loop 101 Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard Improvement Project in Scottsdale. Howard is a Senior Resident Engineer in heavy civil construction and transportation.

A man stands in a construction area where highway bridgework is occurring.

National Engineers Week: Meeting a civil engineer in northern Arizona

When you drive past an active highway construction zone, you may see people operating heavy equipment. You might not see the people that work behind the scenes to ensure that those projects run smoothly. Cordell Yazzie is one of those people.

A woman stands at a podium at an outdoors press conference. Mountains are in the background.

From the Director: Celebrating National Engineers Week

ADOT Director Jennifer Toth shares her path to becoming to an engineer and celebrates the work done by engineers of all disciplines.

14 February 2024

Florence dual roundabout project to improve traffic flow, safety

The Arizona Department of Transportation is working with the Maricopa Association of Governments and the town of Florence to construct dual roundabouts in Florence that will improve safety and the

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive with care.

Drive with care out on the highways this Valentine's Day

It’s Valentine’s Day and we hope that today, just like every other day of the year, you’ll make safe driving decisions behind the wheel.

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US 60X (Main Street/Apache Trail) cross street closures scheduled Dec. 8-10

5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10

Elmont Drive will be CLOSED on the south side of Apache Trail.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking southbound Mountain Road to eastbound Fourth Avenue to access Elmont Drive south of the closure.
Rex Avenue will be CLOSED on the south side of Apache Trail.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking southbound Malcolm Drive to eastbound Fourth Avenue to access Rex Avenue south of the closure.

7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10

96th Street will be CLOSED on the north side of Main Street.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking northbound 95th Street to eastbound Boise Street to access 96th Street north of the closure.

Ongoing: Traffic shifted to inside lane while work occurs on outside lanes and driveways

US 60X (Main Street/Apache Trail) is currently narrowed to one lane in each direction between Ellsworth and Meridian roads to allow crews to work on paving, sidewalks, bike lanes, curbing, drainage and driveways.

Drivers will use the inside lanes while work occurs in the outside lanes. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.