An interstate under construction.

A new podcast episode takes you inside ADOT’s I-17 Improvement Project

ADOT recently marked one year of major construction for a project expanding capacity on 23 miles of Interstate 17 between Anthem Way and Sunset Point.

Map of SR 347 project area
10 October 2023

SR 347 widening and improvement project to start in Maricopa

The Arizona Department of Transportation is about to begin a project that will improve and widen State Route 347 in Maricopa to help relieve traffic congestion and reduce travel times.
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PHOENIX – The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed at milepost 354 past Willcox, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The closure is due to a crash. There is no estimated reopening time. 

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the AZ511 app and by calling 511.

ADOT Geologist Jim Lemmon, decked out in safety gear, poses in front of a desert landscape

Q&A with an ADOT Geologist

Earth Science Week

Damaged section of State Route 88
6 October 2023

ADOT recommends improvements needed to reopen 5 miles of SR 88

After extensive study and public input on the feasibility of reopening 5 miles of Apache Trail severely damaged by flooding and erosion, the ADOT is recommending improvements estimated to cost $33.7
The AZ511 website showing weather data.

AZ511 is now better than ever with real-time weather info

AZ511, the ultimate travel companion for Arizona motorists, just got even better. 

People have become accustomed to using the AZ511 website and app to get information on traffic, construction delays, closures, restrictions and freeway cameras.

Now they can get weather information in 21 areas across the state.

MVD online survey
4 October 2023

Survey: AZMVDNOW.gov is ‘extremely easy’ to use

A recent survey of MVD customers found that 76.2% of respondents consider AZMVDNOW.gov ”extremely easy” to use. That’s up from 71% in a March survey. 
Interstate 17 after critical pavement repairs were made.

Critical pavement repairs complete on nearly 300 highway miles

With more projects continuing, ADOT has completed critical pavement repairs on more than 300 miles of state highways since this effort began in June. 

An aerial view of an interstate in a rural area.

From the Director: I-17 Improvement Project celebrates one-year construction anniversary

Congratulations to our I-17 Improvement Project team, which is celebrating one year since major construction began to add new general purpose lanes and flex lanes along the 23 miles from Anthem Way to Sunset Point.

Ramp meter along a Phoenix-area freeway (ADOT file photo 2023)
2 October 2023

ADOT expands network of adaptive Valley freeway ramp meters

ADOT continues to upgrade the Phoenix area’s network of adaptive freeway ramp meters used to improve the flow of traffic during busy rush hours. Interestingly, the improvements have not required the
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