File photo of I-10 near Eloy
11 June 2024

ADOT’s dust detection and warning system ready for fifth monsoon

Picacho Peak stands out as the signature landmark along Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson. Next to the freeway, a transportation landmark entering its fifth monsoon season stands ready to
911

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the northbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard to be closed beginning at 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction as part of the Loop 101 widening project.

DETOUR: Drivers may exit northbound Loop 101 at Raintree Drive and continue on the frontage road to Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. 

Map of ramp closure with suggested detours

Blowing dust on a highway.
10 June 2024

Be prepared to ‘Pull Aside, Stay Alive’ during monsoon season

PHOENIX – A wall of dust that towers on the horizon. A heavy downpour of localized rain. These weather occurrences that happen during the monsoon season can rapidly reduce visibility and create unsafe

Wall of dust on freeway

PODCAST: We're talking safety and technology as monsoon season starts

The latest episode of our podcast, On the Road With ADOT, features Kelsey Mo, a public information officer who specializes in safety topics, and Garin Groff, a public information officer who does interviews aplenty about the I-10 dust detection system.
Milling machine's ramp pours asphalt into dump truck
9 June 2024

Northbound I-17 reopens early in north Valley after pavement work

Continuing a much-needed project to improve the ride on 6 miles of I-17 between Happy Valley Road and SR 74, crews removed a top layer of older, worn asphalt pavement before advancing to work to
A wall of dust falling onto a highway.

Driving through a dust storm is never safe

Monsoon Awareness Week is June 9-15 this year. It provides the Arizona Department of Transportation the opportunity to remind drivers of the dangers associated with our monsoon storms, especially dust storms. Our “Pull Aside, Stay Alive” safety campaign provides drivers with the tools to stay safe, if you are ever near or caught in a dust storm.
911

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the northbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard to be closed beginning at 1 a.m. Monday, July 8 for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction as part of the current Loop 101 widening project.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the northbound Loop 101 frontage road to access westbound Loop 101 at Princess Drive/Pima Road.

Map showing the closure of northbound Loop 101 and the recommended detour

Debris removed from highways is piled up.

Secure Your Load and help keep highways free of deadly debris

A broken wooden pallet. A couch missing its cushions. A singular ladder. A gray ottoman.

911

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the southbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Princess Drive/Pima Road to be closed beginning 1 a.m. Monday, June 18 and lasting for approximately 60 days for ramp reconstruction as part of the current Loop 101 widening project.

DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the southbound Loop 101 frontage road to access southbound Loop 101 at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.

Map of planned closure of the southbound Loop 101 on-ramp at Princess Drive/Pima Road with recommended detour

911

Expect overnight closures of I-17 in Flagstaff June 17-20 for bridge replacement project

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight closures of Interstate 17 in Flagstaff from Monday, June 17, to Thursday, June 20, as crews continue work on a new bridge at the John Wesley Powell Boulevard interchange. The closure dates of north- and southbound I-17 will be staggered so the entire roadway will not be closed at the same time.

Drivers should allow extra travel time while the following restrictions are in place from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.:

Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18:

  • Northbound I-17 will be closed at the John Wesley Powell Boulevard interchange (exit 337). Northbound I-17 will also be narrowed to one lane (left lane closed) as traffic approaches the interchange beginning at 5 p.m.

    • Drivers will use the off- and on-ramps at John Wesley Powell Boulevard to exit and re-enter the interstate.

  • Drivers can turn right on John Wesley Powell Boulevard to access Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.

  • Drivers looking to access State Route 89A and the Fort Tuthill Recreation area will need to take I-17 north to McConnell Drive, and then proceed southbound on I-17 to the John Wesley Powell Boulevard interchange.

  • The John Wesley Powell Boulevard overpass will also be closed to motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph.

Wednesday, June 19, and Thursday, June 20:

  • Southbound I-17 will be closed at the John Wesley Powell Boulevard interchange (exit 337). Southbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane (left lane closed) as traffic approaches the interchange beginning at 5 p.m.

    • Drivers will use the off- and on-ramps at John Wesley Powell Boulevard to exit and re-enter the interstate.

  • Drivers can turn right on John Wesley Powell Boulevard to access SR 89A and the Fort Tuthill Recreation area.

  • Drivers looking to access the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport will need to take I-17 south to Kachina Boulevard, and then proceed northbound on I-17 to the John Wesley Powell Boulevard interchange.

  • The John Wesley Powell Boulevard overpass will be closed to motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.

  • The speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph.

The closures are needed so crews can place the bridge girders for the new bridge. Girders are the horizontal beams that support the deck of a bridge and serve as the primary structural support of a bridge.

As a reminder, the John Wesley Powell Boulevard overpass is closed to pedestrians and bicyclists during construction. Pedestrians and bicyclists looking to cross I-17 can use the Sheep’s Crossing underpass located less than half a mile north of the interchange.

Subscribe to