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National Engineers Week: Meeting an engineer from a family of engineers

Chris Page spent his college days driving through highway work zones. Now, he manages highway projects.

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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.

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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.

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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Long-term Meridian Road lane restriction at Main Street begins Dec. 23

Southbound Meridian Road will be restricted to one through lane at Main Street/Apache Trail beginning 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23. Right turns onto Main Street will be maintained. This restriction will be in place for several months to allow crews to perform curb, gutter and sidewalk work.

Traffic to be shifted to inside lane while work occurs on outside lanes, driveways

Beginning Monday, Dec. 2, US 60X (Main Street/Apache Trail) will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Ellsworth and Meridian roads to allow crews to work on paving, sidewalks, bike lanes, curbing, drainage and driveways.

Drivers will use the inside lanes while work occurs in the outside lanes. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. This phase will take approximately nine months to complete.

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.

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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