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1 June 2026

Study seeks input on potential freeway improvements in central Phoenix

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the City of Phoenix and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), is studying potential improvements to Interstate 10 in

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Long term north- and southbound lane restrictions were previously scheduled to begin June 8

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on State Route 85 between Elota Avenue (milepost 42) and milepost 60 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Monday, June 15, through spring 2027 as a new pavement rehabilitation project gets underway in Ajo and Why.

Motorists can expect the following restrictions:

  • Flagging operations in the project area
  • Rolling lane restrictions as crews work in multiple sections each day 
  • A 12-foot vehicle width restriction 
  • 25 mph speed limit in the work zone

Drivers should allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

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28 May 2026

Pavement work resumes on US 60 between Show Low, Springerville

The Arizona Department of Transportation is resuming work after a winter hiatus on two paving projects along US 60 between Show Low and Springerville.
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This alert extends the lane restrictions end date from Aug. 31. Overnight width restrictions will continue on westbound Battaglia Drive.

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in conjunction with Pinal County, advises motorists traveling on Battaglia Drive in Arizona City to expect continued overnight alternating lane restrictions through October for a shoulder widening project.

The following restrictions will be in place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday through October:

  • East- and westbound Battaglia Drive will be narrowed to one lane with alternating lane restrictions between Overfield and Henness roads. 
  • Flaggers will guide traffic through the work zone.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph.
  • A 14-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place on eastbound Battaglia Drive.
  • A 10-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place on westbound Battaglia Drive. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice.

ADOT reminds drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, be prepared to make frequent stops and watch for construction personnel and equipment.

Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

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Academy helps ADOT employees get CDLs, improves safety

A new academy course created to help ADOT employees obtain a commercial driver license is improving compliance and safety. 

Certain ADOT employees in work groups such as maintenance, Incident Response Unit, signing and striping, and the Motor Vehicle Division are required to get a CDL within six months of their hiring date. 

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A summary of the public outreach for the first phase of the Interstate 10, Deck Park Tunnel to I-10/I-17 Split Study is now available. The document summarizes the notification and community feedback ADOT received during the comment period. The summary can be found under the opportunities for input section.

 

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ADOT advises drivers of the following restrictions scheduled for work on the US 60 (Grand Avenue) from 85th Avenue to Interstate 17 pavement project. 

  • East- and westbound Olive Avenue will be narrowed to one lane between 79th and 72nd avenues nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Friday, Aug. 28, and ending Friday morning, Sept. 4.
  • Westbound Grand Avenue will be narrowed to one lane between 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road from 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31.
  • Eastbound Grand Avenue will be narrowed to one lane between Bethany Home Road and 43rd Avenue nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, and ending Friday morning, Sept. 4.

Drivers should use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through any work zone.

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Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. 

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