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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.
Map of Florence dual roundabouts
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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US 60X (Main Street) cross street closures scheduled May 23–June 3 at Ellsworth, Crismon and Signal Butte roads in east Mesa

REMINDER: Ongoing Main Street cross street closures in place until May 23

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following cross street closures for paving work from 4 a.m. Saturday, May 23, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 3:

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.

REMINDER: Ongoing Cross Street Closures

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

  • 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. 
  • Ellsworth Road is CLOSED on the north side of Main Street.
    • DETOUR: Northbound Ellsworth Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to northbound Crismon Road to westbound University Drive to access Ellsworth 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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Photo of Gray Wash bridge along US 93 near Wikieup
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
Ten specialty license plates in front of a background filled with red and pink hearts

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.
A snowplow parked in front of a lake and mountains.

Voting now open in ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest

Voting is now underway for ADOT’s second Name-A-Snowplow Contest. Arizonans submitted thousands of creative names, and it’s fantastic to see the participation!

Truck at ADOT commercial vehicle port of entry
12 February 2024

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grants help ADOT promote safe commercial travel

ADOT's Enforcement and Compliance Division protects Arizona’s transportation infrastructure and promotes road safety through the inspection of commercial vehicles at the state’s ports of entry and
Adopt a Highway volunteers
9 February 2024

Adopt a Highway volunteers racked up big stats during 2023

Nearly 9,000 of these dedicated individuals filled more than 15,000 bags with roadside litter, mainly outside of Arizona’s metropolitan areas. The value of this work: $674,000. Learn more at azdot.gov
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