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National Engineers Week: Meeting an engineer with the I-10 Bridges over the Gila River Project

Where we are going, we need safe roads.

Here at ADOT, we love to celebrate National Engineers Week. It serves as a gentle reminder to highlight and recognize the importance that engineers play in building Arizona's roads and keeping everyone safe. 

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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
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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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UPDATE: Ongoing Crismon and Signal Butte Road closures at Main Street in place until Saturday morning, May 23; Ellsworth Road now open at Main Street

Additional US 60X (Main Street) cross street closures at Ellsworth, Crismon and Signal Butte roads planned May 26-June 4

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following Main Street cross street closures for paving work:

UPDATE: ONGOING CLOSURES

The following cross street closures will remain in place until 6 a.m. Saturday, May 23 (updated):

  • Crismon Road is CLOSED on the south side of Main Street.
    • DETOUR: Southbound Crismon Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to southbound Signal Butte Road to westbound Broadway Road to access Crismon Road south of the closure.
  • Signal Butte Road is CLOSED on the north side of Main Street.
    • DETOUR: Northbound Signal Butte Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to northbound Meridian Road to westbound University Drive to access Signal Butte Road north of the closure.

NOTE: The Ellsworth Road closure on the north side of Main Street originally scheduled until Saturday morning (May 23) is now open.

UPCOMING CLOSURES

The following cross street closures are scheduled from 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4:

South Side Closures

  • Ellsworth Road will be CLOSED on the south side of Main Street.
    • DETOUR: Southbound Ellsworth Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to southbound Crismon Road to westbound Broadway Road to access Ellsworth Road south of the closure.
  • Signal Butte Road will be CLOSED on the south side of Main Street.
    • DETOUR: Southbound Signal Butte Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to southbound Meridian Road to westbound Broadway Road to access Signal Butte Road south of the closure. 

North Side Closures

  • Crismon Road will be CLOSED on the north side of Main Street.
    • DETOUR: Northbound Crismon Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to northbound Signal Butte Road to westbound University Drive to access Crismon Road north of the closure.

ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

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.

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13 February 2024

US 93 bridge improvement project completed south of Wikieup

The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a project to improve the pavement surface and flood protection capabilities of two bridges on US 93 south of Wikieup.
I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project
13 February 2024

Eastbound I-10 to close between SR 51 and US 60 (Feb. 16-19)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as eastbound Interstate 10 between SR 51 and US 60 will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, through 4
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Give your Valentine a gift that keeps on giving

Some people wear their heart on their sleeves, but did you know you can also wear it on your license plate? This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of expression and charitable donation at the same time in the form of a specialty license plate.
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