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May 19, 2026 | News/Press Release
New structure a milestone for project to widen highway between Phoenix and Nevada
Traffic is now using the first of two new bridges on a project to construct 4 miles of new divided four-lane highway along US 93 between the Phoenix area and Las Vegas.
May 18, 2026 | News/Press Release
Allowing registration renewal easily in the wallet
You can now add your vehicle registration and title directly to your Arizona Wallet. This new feature allows you to view these documents anytime, get notified before the registration expires and link directly to AZMVDNow.gov to renew the registration.
May 14, 2026 | News/Press Release
Project to widen Kino Parkway to Alvernon Way now 40% complete
Motorists will begin driving on a newly constructed section of Interstate 10 this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation makes major progress on a project to widen 3 miles of the freeway southeast of downtown Tucson.
May 13, 2026 | News/Press Release
Work starts with southbound Loop 101 closure this weekend (May 15-18)
Construction starts this weekend (May 15-18) on a massive project to expand the freeway interchange connecting Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) and Interstate 10 in the West Valley. Learn more here.
May 11, 2026 | News/Press Release
Don’t drag chains or park in dry grass
With wildfires already sparking in parts of the state, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists of the simple things they can do to help reduce the chance of igniting a brush fire.
May 6, 2026 | News/Press Release
Proposed 2027-2031 focus: upgrading pavement and improving major corridors
The hearing will be held during the Arizona State Transportation Board meeting in the Northern Arizona community of Cameron. Information on attending the meeting, viewing it remotely and providing comments remotely is available at aztransportationboard.gov.
May 5, 2026 | News/Press Release
ADOT rehabs 2 miles of highway serving Southern Arizona community
The $3.9 million project removed and replaced the road surface between mileposts 29 and 31, beginning just south of State Route 82. It also installed fog coating, added new pavement markings and signage, replaced guardrails and upgraded drainage.
May 5, 2026 | News/Press Release
New Sunset Road interchange and extension set to open in mid-May
The Arizona Department of Transportation is nearing completion on a project to widen and reconstruct Interstate 10 from Ina to Ruthrauff roads in the northwest Tucson area, with all parts of the project expected to open to traffic by mid-May.
April 28, 2026 | News/Press Release
Surface, guardrails, signage upgraded on 10 miles through Bouse
The pavement rehabilitation project, which began last August, milled and replaced the existing pavement with new pavement between mileposts 20 and 30. In addition to new guardrails and end terminals, crews installed new fencing, signage and pavement markings, among other upgrades. 
April 27, 2026 | News/Press Release
Work between Shea Blvd and Princess Dr follows recent widening project
Work to improve the pavement surface along a 5-mile stretch of Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road in north Scottsdale is scheduled to begin Wednesday night, April 29. Learn more here.
April 23, 2026 | News/Press Release
Award cites complex runway renovation project that enhances safety, operations
Grand Canyon National Park Airport, operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, has been named state Airport of the Year for 2026 following a complex runway renovation that enhanced operational reliability and safety.
April 22, 2026 | News/Press Release
Event in Mesa helps small firms learn about contracting opportunities, make connections
ADOT and partner agencies will hold an event Tuesday, May 12, at Mesa Convention Center (Building C) to help small businesses and those owned by individuals from socially and economically disadvantaged groups compete for transportation contracts that receive federal funding. 
April 22, 2026 | News/Press Release
Expect delays for improvement work on bridge deck over SR 179
Drivers on southbound Interstate 17 approaching the State Route 179 interchange (Sedona turnoff) should expect slow traffic and delays, especially during peak travel times, while work is underway on a bridge improvement project starting Sunday (April 26). Learn more here.
April 20, 2026 | News/Press Release
Safe actions save lives
During National Work Zone Awareness Week, ADOT is urging motorists to stay alert and slow down when navigating work zones. The theme this year is “Safe actions save lives.”
April 16, 2026 | News/Press Release
‘Groundbreaking project’ developed in partnership with community
During International Dark Sky Week (April 13-20), ADOT is sharing plans for an upcoming highway lighting project in Flagstaff that supports roadway safety and the city's internationally recognized commitment to dark skies. Learn more here.
April 15, 2026 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is reopening several high-country highways that were closed for the winter.

Opening on Wednesday, April 15, are:

April 14, 2026 | News/Press Release
With blasting complete, work focuses on bridge piers and abutments
The Arizona Department of Transportation has reached the halfway point on a project to replace the Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges on US 60 east of the Phoenix area.
April 10, 2026 | News/Press Release
Drivers should prepare for lane restrictions across the bridge
A project to rehabilitate the Little Colorado Bridge along State Route 77 in Holbrook is scheduled to begin April 15, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
April 10, 2026 | News/Press Release
Drivers can use fourth westbound lane in areas from I-17 to 51st Avenue
Even as work continues on the Loop 101 widening project in the Northwest Valley, crews have opened sections of a new fourth westbound general purpose lane in areas between I-17 and 51st Avenue. Learn more here.
April 6, 2026 | News/Press Release
Public meeting set for April 16 on historic gas station along Route 66
The Arizona Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Hualapai Tribe, will host a public meeting on Thursday, April 16, to obtain community input for preservation and reuse of the historic Osterman/Shell Gas Station on Route 66 in Peach Springs.