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After summer vacation get the AZ Travel ID and be ready to travel next summer

Summer is here, schools are out and people are already packing the airports for the annual migration known as summer vacation. While other states travel to warmer locations, here in Arizona we travel to get away from the summer sun and heat. 

But did you know that starting next May the federal government will require new identification to get past TSA checkpoints? 

Loop 101 (Price Freeway) near US 60 in Tempe (ADOT photo June 24)
23 June 2024

Loop 101 lane striping changes near US 60 help with traffic flow

Recent lane striping work has improved traffic flow by extending right lanes along Loop 101 (Price Freeway) near US 60 in Tempe. Crews have adjusted lane stripes to extend right lanes and promote
Aerial view of I-10 interchange south of Phoenix
21 June 2024

Transportation Board OKs five-year construction program update

The $8.2 billion program puts a major emphasis on improving highway pavement and bridge infrastructure beyond Maricopa and Pima counties. It provides more than $2.5 billion for these high-priority
State Route 87 Cactus Relocation in July 1971

From the archives: Cactus relocation in the 1970s

While looking through our photo archives, we found what appeared to be photos of a cactus relocation project on State Route 87 (Beeline Highway) during the summer of 1971. That made us curious to learn more about the practice.

BWC Traffic Split

Two for the price of one: How the lane splits on Interstate 10 save time and prevent additional closures

Lane splits provide crews the room they need to continue working while also keeping travel lanes open. Lane restrictions on this project take place on weekends and overnight on weeknights, so they impact fewer drivers on the road.
Electric vehicle charging station
19 June 2024

Virtual public meeting July 10 on EV charging plan update

Please visit azdot.gov/EVPlan to register for the virtual meeting and receive your link to attend. Project staff will be available to share information about the new proposed station locations on
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A day in the life of an IRU crew member

Working as a member of the ADOT Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, means showing up to unique incidents on Valley freeways. Not every day is predictable.

BWC Work Zone
18 June 2024

Eastbound Interstate 10 to close between State Route 51 and US 60 (June 21-24)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as  eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between State Route 51 and US 60 from 10 p.m. Friday, June 21
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Find Your Lane: ADOT to Introduce Collector-Distributor Roads in the I-10 Broadway Curve Area

Collector-Distributor (CD) roads along I-10 in both directions between 40th Street and Baseline Road are coming this summer in the I-10 Broadway Curve area.
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Driving in rural areas? Pay attention for wildlife near highways

Summer brings out wildlife all over Arizona. Paying attention when they are there can save drivers from nasty crashes.
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