PHOENIX – Following monsoon rain storms last week, Arizona Department of Transportation crews have completed repairs to reopen a section of State Route 88 (Apache Trail) that had been closed because of damage to the highway.
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July 23, 2026 | News/Press Release
Crews cleared clogged culverts, removed rockfall, graded roadway this week
July 22, 2026 | News/Press Release
Drivers should expect construction work to ramp up in other segments
Construction on the first segment of Arizona Department of Transportation’s I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Project between Phoenix and Casa Grande has entered its final phase and is nearing completion.
July 21, 2026 | News/Press Release
Pavement replacement requires 24/7 lane restrictions into September
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for several weeks of significant lane restrictions and delays on northbound State Route 51 near Camelback Road starting the morning of Monday, July 27.
July 13, 2026 | News/Press Release
After being closed due to the Pocket Fire, State Route 89A has reopened between Sedona and Interstate 17 (mileposts 374-397) near Flagstaff.
July 8, 2026 | News/Press Release
Work begins July 16 to widen Irvington road, add lanes to ramps
The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin reconstructing the interchange of Interstate 19 and Irvington Road on July 16 in a project that will enhance safety and traffic flow.
July 7, 2026 | News/Press Release
As Phase 1 paving begins, drivers should plan for lane restrictions
The pavement rehabilitation portion of the State Route 347 Improvement Project ramps up this week, as the Arizona Department of Transportation begins work on 14 miles of roadway improvements along this busy commuter corridor.
July 2, 2026 | News/Press Release
Drivers should budget extra time during construction
A pavement improvement project along State Route 260 between Linden and Show Low will begin Tuesday, July 7.
June 30, 2026 | News/Press Release
Maverick Community Impact plate marks 115 plate options
The addition of the Maverick Community Impact specialty plate, established by state law, brings the total options to 115 different license plates that can be viewed and ordered at AZMVDNOW.gov.
June 29, 2026 | News/Press Release
Traffic restrictions to begin July 6
The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project in early July to construct passing lanes along an 8-mile segment of State Route 79 north of Florence.
June 26, 2026 | News/Press Release
Five miles of pavement improved between Florence and Tucson
Phoenix – The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a pavement rehabilitation project along State Route 79. The finished project will provide Arizonans with a smoother drive between Florence and Tucson.
June 23, 2026 | News/Press Release
Crews have installed hundreds of amber lights at state highway locations
ADOT has completed installation of amber LED highway lights in the Flagstaff area in support of both roadway safety and the city’s internationally recognized commitment to dark skies.
June 22, 2026 | News/Press Release
ADOT’s 2027-2031 plan emphasizes pavement and bridge investments
The State Transportation Board has approved the 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, which emphasizes pavement and bridge improvements and expanding several key highways.
June 12, 2026 | News/Press Release
Four-year project will create 4 miles of new freeway in Goodyear
The Arizona Department of Transportation is launching a $613 million, approximately four-year project to extend Loop 303 southward in the West Valley from Van Buren Street to Maricopa County 85.
June 10, 2026 | News/Press Release
New Sunset Road interchange and roadway extension now open to traffic
A project to widen and reconstruct Interstate 10 from Ina to Ruthrauff roads has been completed, with traffic now using the rebuilt Sunset Links Road interchange and a new extension of Sunset Links Road.
June 10, 2026 | News/Press Release
ADOT Detectives trained to investigate vehicle and driver license fraud
Contacting the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) helped an elderly widow get her vehicle title cleared and criminal charges brought against a man accused of fraud and theft while acting as an auto broker.
June 8, 2026 | News/Press Release
ADOT offers safe driving tips during Monsoon Awareness Week
During Monsoon Awareness Week (June 7-13), ADOT is joining other agencies to highlight how Arizonans can stay safe during extreme monsoon weather. If you encounter a dust storm, don’t drive into it.
June 5, 2026 | News/Press Release
Expect overnight lane closures on I-17 to improve driving surface
The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun work on a paving improvement project along a 10-mile segment of Interstate 17 north of the Sunset Point Rest Area.
June 5, 2026 | News/Press Release
ADOT recognizes National Secure Your Load Day
Ahead of National Secure Your Load Day, marked annually on June 6, the Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to properly secure their loads to reduce the amount of dangerous debris that ends up on our highways.
June 4, 2026 | News/Press Release
Phase 1 of construction to begin this summer
The Arizona Department of Transportation and its project partners will hold an in-person open house on June 17 to inform the public about the upcoming State Route 347 Improvement Project and what to expect during construction.
June 4, 2026 | News/Press Release
Session will include remarks by ADOT Director Jennifer Toth
The Arizona Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, June 16, to hear directly from Arizonans across the state about their transportation challenges and needs.