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31 July 2024

ADOT conducting public survey for Pima County Sonoran Corridor

The Arizona Department of Transportation has launched a public survey to help determine interchange locations and other design features for the Sonoran Corridor, a proposed freeway in Pima County that

30 July 2024

Westbound I-10 to close between US 60 and I-17 (Aug. 2-5)

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as westbound I-10 will be closed between US 60 and I-17 by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from

A roadway with two low-clearance underpasses, bordered by a sidewalk and a fence, stretches into the distance under a bright, clear sky.

This Phoenix street was once part of transcontinental highway US 80

The 17th Avenue Underpass near downtown Phoenix was once part of a major transcontinental highway.

30 July 2024

ADOT MVD offers retailers a new app for mobile ID age verification

ADOT MVD today will enable mobile ID acceptance on iPhone with the Smart ID Verifier app. By using the Smart ID Verifier app, Arizona retailers can easily and securely accept mobile IDs in person to

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas.

Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by the spring of 1939.

A water tanker putting out a vehicle fire on the highway.

25 July 2024

Safety drives unplanned highway closures during wildfire season

PHOENIX – It’s summer in Arizona and with that comes blistering heat and wildfires that can cause travelers delays when there’s an unplanned highway closure.

During these highway closures, the

Safety Message: Seatbelts always pass the vibe check

PODCAST: Your safety message can be in lights!

On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.

A graphic of a digital highway message board encouraging drivers to wear seatbelts

23 July 2024

ADOT’s Safety Message Contest back for its 8th year

PHOENIX – If you’ve driven down the highway and seen a creative traffic safety message on one of the overhead signs and wanted to write one yourself … now is your chance.

For the eighth year, the

US 95, Wellton Mohawk Canal Road to Imperial Dam Road widening

The Arizona Department of Transportation is designing a project to widen US 95 between the Wellton-Mohawk Canal (milepost 38.5) and Imperial Dam Road (milepost 43.4).

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to prepare for restrictions and delays on State Route 79 from the Fannin-McFarland Aqueduct at milepost 132 (north of Salazar Street) to Jason Lopez Circle at milepost 135 in Florence while crews perform a pavement improvement project. Crews will perform nightwork from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday, July, 21 through Friday, July 26. The remainder of the work will be completed from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug 25. The heaviest delays are expected July 22 through July 27 while crews perform the milling and paving portion of the project.

Drivers should prepare for:

A reduced speed limit of 25 mph
12-ft width restriction
Flagging operation to help drivers navigate the area

Schedule is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Drivers should proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and watch for construction personnel and equipment.

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