PHOENIX – Traffic fatalities in Arizona decreased slightly in 2023 but are still near all-time highs, according to the state’s annual report on motor vehicle crashes on all roads, including local streets.
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July 12, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT Crash Facts report shows speed, impairment remain as leading factors in fatal, serious crashes
July 10, 2024 | News/Press Release
Plan for long-term closure of westbound HOV ramp connecting I-10 and US 60
The Arizona Department of Transportation has canceled an Interstate 10 closure between State Route 143 and Interstate 17 that had been scheduled for Friday evening to early Monday, July 12-15.
July 9, 2024 | News/Press Release
Reduced to one lane at Loop 303, exiting/re-entering at Jomax Road
The lane restrictions and the closure at Jomax Road, with traffic using the off- and on-ramps, are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Friday and end by 5 a.m. Monday, July 15. Drivers should plan for delays and may want to travel through earlier or later than the late afternoon traffic peak.
July 9, 2024 | News/Press Release
Insurance Recovery Team recouped $6.4 million during 2024 fiscal year
Staffed by professionals with insurance industry backgrounds, the ADOT's Insurance Recovery Team reaches out to the responsible parties and their insurance carriers to recover the repair costs, which include labor, equipment and materials.
July 8, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT proposes adding nine highway segments to planned network
The Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding the public of a virtual public meeting this week to seek input on the proposed update to its 2024 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan that would add nine state highways to a planned network of fast-charging stations.
July 8, 2024 | News/Press Release
Agency is honoring the efforts of staff past and present
State leaders decided to consolidate the Arizona Highway Department and Arizona Aeronautics Department as of July 1974, and the Arizona Department of Transportation was born. Check out how the state transportation has changed since then.
July 3, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT is widening a mile highway, adding raised center median
Work is scheduled to get underway next week on a project that will widen one mile of State Route 69 in Prescott, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
July 3, 2024 | News/Press Release
It’s one of several US 93 improvements underway or planned
Work is scheduled to get underway Thursday, July 11, on a free-flowing interchange connecting US 93 and Interstate 40 in Kingman.
July 2, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT publication honored by International Regional Media Association
Arizona Highways magazine, published by ADOT, won three first-place Gold Awards from the nonprofit International Regional Media Association. A panel of magazine industry experts judges its annual awards competition.
June 23, 2024 | News/Press Release
Adjustments to lane markings provide more capacity in both directions
Recent lane striping work has improved traffic flow by extending right lanes along Loop 101 (Price Freeway) near US 60 in Tempe. Crews have adjusted lane stripes to extend right lanes and promote safer merging conditions in both directions along the freeway. Learn more here.
June 21, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT’s focus: upgrading pavement and bridges, improving major corridors
The $8.2 billion program puts a major emphasis on improving highway pavement and bridge infrastructure beyond Maricopa and Pima counties. It provides more than $2.5 billion for these high-priority improvements during the next five years.
June 19, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT proposes adding nine highway segments to planned network
Please visit azdot.gov/EVPlan to register for the virtual meeting and receive your link to attend. Project staff will be available to share information about the new proposed station locations on state highways and answer questions.
June 18, 2024 | News/Press Release
Southbound SR 143 Loop Ramp to Eastbound I-10 Closing Permanently
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between State Route 51 and US 60 from 10 p.m. Friday, June 21, to 4 a.m. Monday, June 24, for a traffic shift.
June 13, 2024 | News/Press Release
Expect lane restrictions, delays starting Monday, June 17
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for lane restrictions and delays for a pavement improvement project on US 60 north of Globe that is scheduled to begin Monday, June 17.
June 13, 2024 | News/Press Release
New signal and lanes will improve safety, traffic flow
The Arizona Department of Transportation is starting a project Wednesday, June 19, to improve safety and traffic flow at the intersection of State Route 87 and Skousen Road in northwest Coolidge.
June 11, 2024 | News/Press Release
Motorists should plan for a new traffic configuration beginning June 17
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as the southbound State Route 143 will be closed between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and Interstate 10, from 10 p.m. Friday, June 14, to 4 a.m. Monday, June 17, for concrete repair and a traffic shift.
June 11, 2024 | News/Press Release
Innovative safety corridor helps drivers reduce speed during dust storms
Picacho Peak stands out as the signature landmark along Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson. Next to the freeway, a transportation landmark entering its fifth monsoon season stands ready to activate when blowing dust dangerously reduces visibility.
June 10, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT marks Monsoon Awareness Week
PHOENIX – A wall of dust that towers on the horizon. A heavy downpour of localized rain. These weather occurrences that happen during the monsoon season can rapidly reduce visibility and create unsafe driving conditions.
With the monsoon season rapidly approaching – officially, it runs June 15-Sept. 30 – ADOT is reminding motorists during Monsoon Awareness Week (June 9-15) how to stay safe and be prepared for the extreme weather that monsoon season brings.
June 9, 2024 | News/Press Release
Crews continued much-needed project to smooth the ride
Continuing a much-needed project to improve the ride on 6 miles of I-17 between Happy Valley Road and SR 74, crews removed a top layer of older, worn asphalt pavement before advancing to work to smooth the remaining concrete surface through a process called diamond grinding.
June 6, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT safety project continues west of Heber-Overgaard
East- and westbound SR 260 traffic is alternating in one lane between Rim Road and Heber-Overgaard (mileposts 282-304) from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 5 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Expect significant delays that become more pronounced as the weekend approaches.