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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
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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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following closures and restrictions scheduled for work on the US 60 (Grand Avenue) from 85th Avenue to Interstate 17 pavement project. 

The following locations will be CLOSED from 9 p.m. Friday, June 12, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 15.

  • East- and westbound Thomas Road will be closed between Interstate 17 and 31st Avenue.
  • North- and southbound 27th Avenue will be closed from Weldon to Virginia avenues. 
    • The westbound US 60 on- and off-ramps at 27th Avenue will be closed.
  • Detours: Drivers may consider using Indian School or McDowell roads as alternate routes for east and west travel and 35th or 19th avenues as alternate routes north- and southbound travel.   

 

Ongoing Restrictions 

The following locations will continue to be narrowed to one lane nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. ending Friday morning, June 26:

  • Southbound 43rd Avenue from Medlock Drive to Grand Avenue
  • Eastbound Camelback Road from Grand Avenue to 41st Drive 
  • The westbound Grand Avenue on-ramp and the eastbound Grand Avenue off-ramp at  43rd Avenue
  • Northbound 43rd Avenue left turn lanes to westbound Grand Avenue
  • Sidewalks will also be closed in the work areas. 
  • NOTE: Work will only take place Sunday through Thursday nights.
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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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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!

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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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A look back at US 80 and Bisbee

The 1910s were a busy time in Arizona.

Arizona became a state in 1912 and the Grand Canyon was designated as a National Park in 1919.

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