The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect delays as southbound State Route 143 will be closed between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and Interstate 10 from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28.
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August 22, 2023 | News/Press Release
Drivers should expect delays and plan for detours
August 22, 2023 | News/Press Release
Drivers should plan ahead and expect delays
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect to use detours as westbound Interstate-10 will be closed between Loop 202 (Santan/South Mountain Freeway) and US 60 from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28.
August 11, 2023 | News/Press Release
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August 9, 2023 | News/Press Release
Joint effort with Flagstaff accelerated repairs, additional drainage line
ADOT has completed interim repairs and improvements to increase the capacity of a stormwater drainage system along US 180 in northwest Flagstaff, in an area below the Pipeline Fire burn scar. ADOT and the city of Flagstaff collaborated on the accelerated project.
August 8, 2023 | News/Press Release
Allow extra time and try to arrive early ahead of 7 p.m. kickoff (Friday, Aug. 11)
Heavier traffic is likely on westbound Interstate 10 and Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) in the West Valley on Friday afternoon, Aug. 11, prior to the 7 p.m. preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos. Allow extra time. State Farm Stadium parking lots open at 3 p.m.
August 8, 2023 | News/Press Release
Motor Vehicle Division station helps Phoenix facility’s clients get state-issued IDs
A partnership between the Homeless ID Project and the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is enabling clients at the Human Services Campus near downtown Phoenix to get replacement state-issued IDs without having to travel several miles to the nearest MVD office.
August 2, 2023 | News/Press Release
Work starts Aug. 3 and continues Monday-Thursday through Aug. 17
The restrictions will be in place during daylight hours Monday to Thursday starting Thursday, Aug. 3, and ending Thursday, Aug. 17. An ADOT project will remove and replace surface pavement. A website at azdot.gov/PavingRepairs details these Statewide Critical Pavement Repair Projects.
August 2, 2023 | News/Press Release
ADOT project has about 9 miles of new pavement; minor work continues
ADOT has completed paving work on a project that’s improved 9 miles of State Route 77/Oracle Road in the Tucson area. New pavement has replaced worn asphalt between Calle Concordia in Oro Valley and Miracle Mile in Tucson, and on Miracle Mile between Oracle Road and I-10.
August 2, 2023 | News/Press Release
Drivers should expect delays and plan for detours
Southbound State Route 143 between the Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and I-10 will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 for overhead sign removal
July 31, 2023 | News/Press Release
Crash Facts report shows speed remains a leading factor in fatal, serious crashes
The annual Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report, a compilation of traffic crash reports provided by law enforcement agencies around the state, reflects reported crash data for all Arizona roadways, including city streets, county roads, reservation roads and state highways.
July 28, 2023 | News/Press Release
Meeting on connection with SR 80 scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3
DOUGLAS – The Arizona Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Thursday, Aug. 3, to share information about three potential alternatives for a connector road from the new Douglas International Port of Entry to State Route 80.
July 26, 2023 | News/Press Release
Work will require weekday restrictions until early 2024
A highway improvement project on State Route 89A in Cottonwood is set to start on Monday, July 31. Weekday restrictions, anticipated through early 2024, are scheduled daily from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
July 26, 2023 | News/Press Release
Pilot program brings TeleMVD station to eastern Arizona community
TeleMVD connects with an MVD employee located elsewhere, allowing a customer to complete dozens of vehicle and driver license services without having to drive to an MVD office.
July 24, 2023 | News/Press Release
Plan is available for review and comments through Sept. 7
ADOT is seeking public comments through Sept. 7 about the draft Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which includes a recommended strategy for using anticipated limited funding to preserve existing highways across rural Arizona over the next 25 years.
July 19, 2023 | News/Press Release
Public can submit entries through July 25
PHOENIX – Have you ever traveled past one of the unconventional traffic safety messages that the Arizona Department of Transportation displays on overhead message boards and thought, “Hey, I can do that!”?
July 17, 2023 | News/Press Release
ADOT project renovated restrooms, ramadas, sidewalks, lighting and more
PHOENIX – Great news for Interstate 17 travelers: The Sunset Point Rest Area is open after an Arizona Department of Transportation project to upgrade its restrooms, water and septic systems, and other amenities.
To enhance capacity and accessibility, the $7.5 million project included renovating and reopening the original restroom building that had been closed since the new restroom building opened in 2010.
July 14, 2023 | News/Press Release
Pavement maintenance will narrow freeway to one lane in each direction
Loop 303 is scheduled to be narrowed to one lane in both directions near the Northern Avenue and Northern Parkway interchanges Monday through Thursday nights, July 17-20, for pavement maintenance.
July 14, 2023 | News/Press Release
Tanker fire a week ago severely damaged pavement, closing one lane
Great news for those heading to the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains to beat the heat: Northbound SR 87 is two lanes again about 10 miles south of Payson. AZ511.gov has the latest on highways heading into the weekend.
July 13, 2023 | News/Press Release
Two redesigned plates also available through Motor Vehicle Division
In addition to more than 90 other specialty plates that can be viewed at azdot.gov/plates and ordered at azmvdnow.gov/plates, MVD now offers Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock, Arizona Realtors® Homes for All, Cancer Support for Families, Diné College Warriors and U.S. Army.
July 12, 2023 | News/Press Release
Virtual public meeting on 2023 plan update set for Tuesday, July 18
The Arizona Department of Transportation is adding seven state highway corridors to its planned network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, expanding beyond the initial 2022 plan that focused on interstate highways. Please register to participate in our virtual meeting.