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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.

A man stands in a construction area where highway bridgework is occurring.

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.
Map of Florence dual roundabouts
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
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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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Restrictions planned for the US 60X (Main Street) project Sept. 15-29

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following 24/7 closures and restrictions for paving work:

5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22

  • 95th Street will be CLOSED just north of Main Street.
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking northbound 96th Street to westbound Boise Street to access 95th Street north of the closure.
  • 98th Street will be narrowed to one lane just north of Main Street.
    • NOTE: 98th Street will be limited to local traffic only.
  • 104th Street will be CLOSED just south of Main Street.
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking southbound 102nd Street to eastbound Illini Street to access 104th Street south of the closure.
  • REMINDER: 88th Street is CLOSED just north of Main Street until 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22. This closure began at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8. 
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking University Drive to 80th Street to access Apache Trail. 88th Street will be restricted to local traffic only. 

5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29

  • Cheshire will be narrowed to one lane on the south side of Main Street.
    • NOTE: Cheshire will be limited to local traffic only.
  • Mountain Road will be CLOSED on the south side of Apache Trail.
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking southbound Elmont Drive to westbound Fourth Avenue to access Mountain Road south of the closure.
  • Malcolm Drive will be CLOSED on the south side of Apache Trail.
    • DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking southbound Elmont Drive to eastbound Fourth Avenue to access Malcolm Drive south of the closure.

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

US 60X (Main Street/Apache Trail) is narrowed 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.

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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.
I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project
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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Give your Valentine a gift that keeps on giving

Some people wear their heart on their sleeves, but did you know you can also wear it on your license plate? This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of expression and charitable donation at the same time in the form of a specialty license plate.
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