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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
A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive with care.

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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Daytime US 60X (Main Street/Apache Trail) intersection closures planned Feb. 4, 10 and 11

7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4

  • North- and southbound Crismon Road will be CLOSED at Main Street.
    • DETOURS: Southbound Crismon Road drivers coming from north of the intersection closure may consider using southbound Ellsworth Road to eastbound Main Street to access Crismon Road south of the closures. Northbound Crismon Road drivers may consider taking eastbound Main Street to northbound Merrill Road to westbound University Drive to access Crismon Road north of the closure.

7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10

  • North- and southbound Ellsworth Road will be CLOSED at Main Street.
    • DETOURS: Northbound Ellsworth Road drivers coming from south of the intersection closure may consider taking westbound Broadway Road to northbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) to eastbound University Drive to access Ellsworth Road north of the closure. Southbound Ellsworth Road drivers coming from north of the intersection closure may consider taking westbound University Drive to southbound Loop 202 to westbound Main Street to access Ellsworth Road south of Main Street. 
  • North- and southbound Meridian Road will be CLOSED at Apache Trail.
    • DETOURS: Northbound Meridian Road drivers coming from south of the intersection closure may consider taking eastbound Apache Trail to northbound Delaware Drive to westbound Superstition Boulevard/University Drive to access Meridian Road north of the closure. Southbound Meridian Road drivers coming from north of the intersection closure may consider using southbound Mountain Road to eastbound Apache Trail to access Meridian Road south of the closure. 

7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11

  • North- and southbound Sossaman Road will be CLOSED at Main Street.
    • DETOURS: Northbound Sossaman Road drivers coming from south of the intersection closure may consider taking eastbound Broadway Road to northbound 80th Street to westbound Main Street to access Sossaman Road north of the closure. Southbound Sossaman Road drivers coming from north of the intersection closure may consider taking southbound Sunvalley Boulevard to eastbound Main Street to access Sossaman Road south of the closure. 

NOTE: East- and westbound through travel on Main Street will be permitted. Right turns from Main Street also will be permitted.

Ongoing: Traffic shifted to inside lane while work occurs on outside lanes and driveways

US 60X (Main Street/Apache Trail) is currently 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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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
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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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Voting now open in ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest

Voting is now underway for ADOT’s second Name-A-Snowplow Contest. Arizonans submitted thousands of creative names, and it’s fantastic to see the participation!

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Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grants help ADOT promote safe commercial travel

ADOT's Enforcement and Compliance Division protects Arizona’s transportation infrastructure and promotes road safety through the inspection of commercial vehicles at the state’s ports of entry and
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Adopt a Highway volunteers racked up big stats during 2023

Nearly 9,000 of these dedicated individuals filled more than 15,000 bags with roadside litter, mainly outside of Arizona’s metropolitan areas. The value of this work: $674,000. Learn more at azdot.gov
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A look back at US 80 and Bisbee

The 1910s were a busy time in Arizona.

Arizona became a state in 1912 and the Grand Canyon was designated as a National Park in 1919.

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