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During Crash Responder Safety Week, let’s all help keep our first responders safe

Imagine this situation: You’re involved in a crash and your car is no longer operable. You and the other driver need to get to the shoulder of the highway, but cars and trucks are whizzing past. 

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PODCAST: Here's how you can help keep crash responders safe

To discuss the importance of Crash Responder Safety Week, this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Luis Venegas, supervisor of our Incident Response Unit.
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14 November 2025

Seasonal closures of several high-country highways starting soon

The Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing for its annual winter closures of several high-country routes. State Route 366 (Swift Trail) ascending Mount Graham in Southern Arizona are
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Arizona Trucking Association honors ADOT Enforcement and Compliance officer

A commitment to safety and to mentorship helped earn ADOT Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) Officer Matt Drury recognition as the Arizona Trucking Association’s 2025 ADOT ECD Officer of the Year.
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12 November 2025

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant helps ADOT promote safe commercial travel

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awarded ECD $38,666 so officers equipped with advanced training to recognize alcohol and drug impairment can conduct additional enforcement for driving under
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10 November 2025

Latest Loop 101 milestone: New southbound lane open in Scottsdale

ADOT has opened a new southbound lane along Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Princess Drive and Shea Boulevard. Learn more about the latest milestone for the Loop 101 Improvement Project in Scottsdale.
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Northbound Loop 101 closed between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road June 19-21

Loop 101 lane and ramp restrictions scheduled June 23-29; southbound Loop 101 closure between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard scheduled June 26-29

  • Northbound Loop 101 will be CLOSED between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road from 10 p.m. Friday, June 19, to 4 a.m. Sunday, June 21. The northbound Loop 101 on-ramps at 90th Street and Via De Ventura also will be closed.
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using westbound Shea Boulevard to northbound Scottsdale Road to access Loop 101 beyond the closure.
  • Southbound Loop 101 will be narrowed to two lanes between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard from 4 a.m. Sunday, June 21, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 22. Expect southbound Loop 101 on- and off-ramp closures in the area at times.

NEW: JUNE 23-26 RESTRICTIONS 

  • Northbound Loop 101 will be narrowed to two lanes between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday night, June 23, and Wednesday night, June 24.
  • Southbound Loop 101 will be narrowed to two lanes between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Tuesday night, June 23, and ending Friday morning, June 26. Expect southbound Loop 101 on- and off-ramp closures in the area at times.
    • Ramp detours: Drivers may consider using the next on- or off-ramp along the freeway. Consecutive on- and off-ramps will not be closed simultaneously. Follow the signed detour routes.

UPCOMING WEEKEND CLOSURE/RESTRICTIONS (JUNE 26-29)

  • Southbound Loop 101 will be CLOSED between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard from 10 p.m. Friday, June 26, to 4 a.m. Sunday, June 28. The southbound Loop 101 on-ramps at Scottsdale and Hayden roads also will be closed.
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider using southbound Scottsdale Road to eastbound Shea Boulevard to access Loop 101 beyond the closure.
  • Southbound Loop 101 will be narrowed to two lanes between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard from 4 a.m. Sunday, June 28, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 29.

Law enforcement officers will be on site and the speed limit will be reduced in the work zone.

ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

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PODCAST: Shining a spotlight on ADOT's next big I-10 improvement at Wild Horse Pass

This week's episode of On the Road with ADOT podcast features the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project, which will add lanes and other much-needed upgrades along 26 miles of the interstate between Chandler and Casa Grande. 
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7 November 2025

Winners of ADOT’s 2025 Safety Message Contest announced

All the votes have been counted in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Safety Message Contest and the public has picked two winning messages! Each person who submitted a winning message was
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There are no ADOT restrictions at the I-10/Jackrabbit Trail intersection at this time.


 

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