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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.

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.
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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
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 in Apache Junction and east Mesa to plan for US 60X (Main Street/Apache Trail) to be narrowed to one lane in each direction between Meridian Road and Ellsworth Road starting Feb. 12. This restriction will be in place for several months. Access to businesses will be maintained.

ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around maintenance personnel and equipment in all work zones.

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UPDATE: US 60 cross street restrictions begin June 11

This advisory provides new dates for restrictions at Clearview Ave. and Power Rd.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following cross streets and on- and off-ramps along US 60 to be narrowed to one lane in both directions nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Baseline Road and Southern Avenue for pavement work:  

  • Sossaman Road - June 14
    • The US 60 eastbound off-ramp at Sossaman Road will be narrowed to one lane overnight.
  • UPDATED: Clearview Avenue - June 17 
  • and UPDATED: Power Road - June 18, 19, 20-24
    • The US 60 Power Road east- and westbound off-ramps will be narrowed to one lane overnight.
  • Superstition Springs Boulevard between Test Drive and Superstition Springs Center (mall entrance). June 24 and 25  
    • The US 60 eastbound off-ramp and the westbound frontage road at Superstition Springs Boulevard will be narrowed to one lane overnight.

ADOT will continue to provide updates as the work progresses. For more information, please visit: azdot.gov/projects/central-district-projects/us-60-superstition-freeway-loop-101-loop-202-pavement

ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while work is underway.

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
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