September 18, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseFollowing heavy rain in the area, the roadway sustained damage and was closed for the safety of motorists.
PHOENIX –US 160 is closed in both directions east of Kayenta, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Following heavy rain in the area, the roadway sustained damage east of Dennehotso near Laguna Wash and was closed for the safety of motorists.
Eastbound is closed at milepost 402 and westbound is closed at the US 160/US 191 junction (milepost 435).
There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. Seek an alternative route.
September 18, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseBlasting also planned for Sept. 29, Oct. 6; drivers should expect delays
Drivers should be prepared for delays of up to an hour at a time on SR 260 from 10 a.m. to noon on these days between Walters Lane and Gila County Yard (mileposts 256-257) while crews remove loose rock.
September 17, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseRestrictions and closures around the Valley
Closures or lane restrictions for improvement projects are scheduled along several freeways in the Phoenix area this weekend (Sept. 18-21), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these weekend freeway restrictions:
September 16, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseProject will add lanes, improve ramps between I-10, Loop 101
The Arizona Department of Transportation invites the public to a virtual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, to share plans for a project that will widen Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) between Interstate 10 and Loop 101 (Price Freeway).
September 14, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseADOT replaces 700 feet of pavement, completes drainage system repairs
The Arizona Department of Transportation has lifted lane restrictions on northbound State Route 51 near Camelback Road following a 7-week project that replaced about 700 feet of damaged pavement and repaired the freeway’s drainage system.
September 10, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseRestrictions set along Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, SR 51 and SR 347
Closures or lane restrictions for improvement projects are scheduled along several freeways in the Phoenix area this weekend (Sept 11-14), according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
September 9, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseLittle Colorado Bridge will continue to serve Northeast Arizona
HOLBROOK – The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a bridge rehabilitation project on a key route into Holbrook.
The $2.4 million Little Colorado Bridge project along State Route 77 began in April, with the goal of rehabilitating and extending the life of the bridge that lies just south of Holbrook, on the way to Snowflake.
September 8, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseRequirement matches with the AZ Travel ID expiration dates
Beginning September 12, Arizona law, A.R.S. 28-3173, adjusts the time frame to update a photo from 12 years to 16 years.
September 4, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseWinning messages encourage safe driving, wearing seat belts
Arizonans have cast their votes in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Safety Message Contest and picked two winning messages.
September 3, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseProject to construct free-flowing interchange now 80% complete
The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened a new tunnel as part of a project to construct a free-flowing interchange that will reduce delays on the main route between Phoenix and Las Vegas.
September 2, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseWestbound Loop 303 narrowed to one lane west of I-17 starting Sept. 9
PHOENIX – Drivers should consider using a recommended detour when a westbound Loop 303 lane restriction near I-17 in north Phoenix starts on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Westbound Loop 303 will be narrowed to one lane between the I-17 interchange and 43rd Avenue from 5 a.m. Wednesday (Sept. 9) through October. The restriction will be in place for bridge construction as part of ADOT’s ongoing I-17/Loop 303 interchange improvement project.
August 31, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseFourth westbound regular lane open between 51st and 75th avenues
Another stretch of a new lane along westbound Loop 101 in the Northwest Valley is open as progress continues on the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening project west of Interstate 17.
August 28, 2026 |
News/Press Release24 miles of pavement rehabilitated, other improvements made
DENNEHOTSO – US 160 in Northeastern Arizona now features fresh pavement due to an Arizona Department of Transportation project completed in partnership with the Navajo Nation.
August 27, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseData shows overall crashes trending downwards
There were 1,156 traffic fatalities on all Arizona roads in 2025, which is a 5.2% decrease in fatalities from 2024. The total number of crashes also dropped, falling from 123,535 in 2024 to 118,052 in 2025 — a 4.4% decrease.
August 26, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseProject will replace I-10 bridges, improve ramps and Jackrabbit Trail
A project to add traffic capacity and improve traffic flow at the Interstate 10 interchange at Jackrabbit Trail in the West Valley is starting this weekend (Aug. 29). Learn more here.
August 25, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseTwo miles rehabilitated through downtown
GLOBE – Two miles of US 60 through downtown Globe has a new pavement surface following completion of an Arizona Department of Transportation project.
The $4.7 million project removed and replaced the road surface between Santee Street and US 70, mileposts 250-252. Crews also made sidewalk, curb and gutter repairs in the project zone, as well as guardrail and bridge improvements.
August 21, 2026 |
News/Press ReleasePublic can vote on traffic safety messages through Aug. 27
Through Thursday, Aug. 27, Arizonans can view the finalists and vote on their favorite traffic safety message at azdot.gov/signcontest.
August 20, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseTwo other plates receive fresh new looks
With the addition of the Italian American Heritage, Kidney Disease Awareness and the Suicide Prevention specialty plates, MVD now offers 107 specialty license plates that can be viewed and ordered at azmvdnow.gov/plates.
August 18, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseI-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project reaches significant milestone
The Arizona Department of Transportation has reached a milestone on the Interstate 10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project between Phoenix and Casa Grande, completing construction of the quarter mile long eastbound I-10 bridge deck which is the part of the bridge that motorists will drive on.
August 13, 2026 |
News/Press ReleaseNew lanes, interchange taking shape on freeway between Kino, Alvernon
The Arizona Department of Transportation has reached the halfway mark on a project to reconstruct and widen Interstate 10 between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way southeast of downtown Tucson.