Project Area Map - US 160 & IR 21 Intersection Improvements

US 160 & IR 21 Intersection Improvements

Project Cost: $600,000

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Navajo Nation, has initiated a project located at the intersection of US 160 and Indian Route 21. Work will be completed at the intersection and along US 160 and IR 21 between mileposts 342-344.

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6 February 2024

Specialty license plates make a rockin’ birthday gift

Most specialty plates cost $25 each year. Of that amount, $17 goes to a designated charity or nonprofit group. Last fiscal year sales of specialty plates contributed over $12 million for various
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Adopt a Highway: ‘All the Way to the Border’ volunteers bag 2 tons of litter along SR 286

More than 100 volunteers turned out for the ninth annual “All the Way to the Border” highway cleanup on Saturday, Jan 27. All 45 miles of State Route 286 are adopted by residents, businesses and organizations between Three Points junction at State Route 86 and Sasabe at the Arizona-Mexico border.  
Project map: Mohave County - Mountain View Road Improvement

Mohave County: Mountain View Road Improvement

Project Cost: $2,557,000 

The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Western Arizona Council of Governments and Mohave County, will begin a construction project this winter to provide continuous roadway connectivity on Mountain View Road in Fort Mohave.

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5 February 2024

High-capacity snowblowers help ADOT keep highways in business

The Arizona Department of Transportation is using a new tool to battle winter storms: two high-capacity snowblowers that reduce the time needed to clear highways after heavy snowfall.
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PHOENIX – The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed near Picacho, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The closure is due to a crash at milepost 217.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. 

There is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes. The westbound lanes are unaffected.
 

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the AZ511 app and by calling 511.

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Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for alternating lane restrictions along State Route 85 south of Gila Bend beginning Monday, Feb. 5, for pavement repairs. 

The following lane restrictions will occur weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 5, and ending Friday, May 24:

  • SR 85 will be reduced to one lane between milepost 0 and 16. Note: Only one direction will be impacted at time.
  • Motorists should anticipate a 2-mile lane restriction while crews progress through the work zone. 
  • A 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place. 
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph. 
  • Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.
  • Note: Restrictions will be lifted on Presidents’ Day  

Drivers should plan for delays, obey posted speed limits and traffic control devices and use caution around construction and law enforcement personnel.

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Why leaving barriers in place in work zones protects everyone

Leaving travel-lane reducing work zones in place even when crews are not present protects workers and the traveling public.
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