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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
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 closure planned April 22

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following intersection closure for electrical work:

  • North- and southbound Signal Butte Road will be CLOSED at Main Street/Apache Trail from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 22.
    • Northbound Signal Butte Road Detour: Northbound drivers coming from south of the intersection may consider taking eastbound Main Street to northbound Mountain Road to westbound University Drive to access Signal Butte Road north of the closure. 
    • Southbound Signal Butte Road Detour: Southbound drivers coming from north of the intersection may consider using southbound Merrill Road to eastbound Main Street to access Signal Butte Road south of the closure. 

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

ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

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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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.
A snowplow parked in front of a lake and mountains.

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!

Truck at ADOT commercial vehicle port of entry
12 February 2024

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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