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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.
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.

Work occurring along State Route 260
6 June 2024

Budget extra time on weekdays if taking SR 260 to or from the Rim

East- and westbound SR 260 traffic is alternating in one lane between Rim Road and Heber-Overgaard (mileposts 282-304) from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 5 a.m. to noon on

Q: Do we need to repay the AZ SMART award if... ? My city/town/county received an AZ SMART award for a project we intended to submit for a federal discretionary grant for construction. We applied for a federal discretionary grant but were not selected...

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My city/town/county received an AZ SMART award for design and other engineering services for a project we intended to submit for a federal discretionary grant for construction. We applied for a federal discretionary grant but were not selected. Do we need to repay the AZ SMART award?

Q: Do we need to repay the AZ SMART award if... ? My city/town/county received an AZ SMART award for a project we intended to submit for a federal discretionary grant for construction. Subsequenty we received construction funding through another avenue...

Question: My city/town/county received an AZ SMART award for design and other engineering services for a project we intended to submit for a federal discretionary grant for construction. Subsequently, we received construction funding through another avenue (such as a legislative appropriation, private funds, federal earmark, formula federal aid, etc.). Do we need to repay the AZ SMART award?

I-17 closed for work
2 June 2024

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

ADOT continued a much-needed project to improve the ride on I-17 between Happy Valley Road and SR 74. Crews removed a top layer of older, worn asphalt pavement before advancing to work to smooth the
Three people pose for a photo in front of a bench and next to boxes filled with aluminum cab tabs.

MVD collects aluminum can tabs for Arizona Ronald McDonald houses

Together, 27 ADOT Motor Vehicle Division locations collected nearly 450 pounds of aluminum can tabs as part of a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Arizona.
Photo of SR 80 Mule Pass tunnel
30 May 2024

SR 80 Mule Pass Tunnel safety project completed near Bisbee

The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a project enhancing safety for motorists and bicyclists using State Route 80 in and near the Mule Pass Tunnel just west of Bisbee in southeastern
A photo of Broadway Rd at 48th St
28 May 2024

Westbound Interstate 10 to close between US 60 and Interstate 17 (May 31- June 3)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as westbound Interstate 10 will be closed between US 60 and Interstate 17 from 10 p.m. Friday, May 31, to
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