The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect to use detours as westbound I-10 will be closed between SR 143 and I-17 for a traffic shift as part of the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project from 10 p.m. Friday, April 4, to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 5.
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April 2, 2025 | News/Press Release
Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan ahead
April 2, 2025 | News/Press Release
Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan ahead
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect to use detours as northbound State Route 143 will be closed between Interstate 10 and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) from 10 p.m. Saturday, April 5, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 7, for a traffic shift.
April 1, 2025 | News/Press Release
Agency is partnering with state Game and Fish Department on project
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is set to start work this month on an Interstate 17 project to construct an overpass crossing for wildlife south of Flagstaff. The project, funded through a federal grant, is an effort to improve wildlife habitat connections while reducing the risk of crashes involving animals, especially elk and deer.
March 27, 2025 | News/Press Release
Latest incarnation of social engineering attack mentions ‘AZDOT’
This use of alleged toll fees is the latest incarnation of what the Federal Bureau of Investigation refers to as “smishing,” a social engineering attack in which cybercriminals try to trick people into sending money – in this case using road tolls as the reason.
March 27, 2025 | News/Press Release
AFVs with one occupant would no longer have access effective Sept. 30
The Federal Highway Administration has informed Arizona that, barring a federal change, electric vehicles and other currently eligible alternative fuel vehicles with only a single occupant will no longer have access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes during restricted times as of Sept. 30, 2025.
March 26, 2025 | News/Press Release
ADOT detectives trained to investigate vehicle and driver license fraud
Contacting ADOT’s Fraud Hotline helped a customer register a recently purchased vehicle and drive it legally in Arizona after several months of working with the dealership to receive the title.
March 26, 2025 | News/Press Release
Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan ahead
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan ahead and expect to use detours as eastbound I-10 will be closed between SR 51 and US 60 from 10 p.m. Friday, March 28, to 4 a.m. Monday, March 31, for a traffic shift.
March 19, 2025 | News/Press Release
Arizonans cast 14,000 votes, choose six names for snowplows
Arizonans have chosen six names for ADOT’s snowplows in the third Name-A-Snowplow Contest. After counting more than 14,000 votes, the winning snowplow names are: CTRL + SALT + DELETE, Blizzard of Oz, Scoop Dog, Darth Blader, Plowasaurus Rex and Sleetwood Mac.
March 19, 2025 | News/Press Release
Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan ahead
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan ahead and expect to use detours as northbound SR 143 will be closed between I-10 and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) from 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, to 4 a.m. Monday, March 24, for a traffic shift.
March 19, 2025 | News/Press Release
Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan ahead
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan ahead and expect to use detours as westbound US 60 will be closed between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and I-10 from 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, to 4 a.m. Monday, March 24, for a traffic shift.
March 13, 2025 | News/Press Release
ADOT finished with major restrictions between Happy Valley Road, SR 74
Major restrictions have ended along 6 miles of I-17 between Happy Valley Road and State Route 74 for the project to fix the outdated, rough freeway pavement. Crews last weekend installed final lane stripes on the improved riding surface.
March 13, 2025 | News/Press Release
ADOT publication celebrates Arizona’s scenery, history, culture
With Arizona Highways kicking off a yearlong centennial celebration, print and digital subscribers around the world are treated to award-winning photography and articles showcasing our state’s scenery, culture and history. The goal: promoting Arizona as a place to visit and explore.
March 12, 2025 | News/Press Release
Closure will last about 60 days as part of Santan Freeway widening work
The westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) on-ramp at Val Vista Drive in the Southeast Valley is scheduled to close for approximately 60 days starting at 10 p.m. Friday, March 14. The closure will allow crews to reconstruct the ramp as part of the Loop 202 widening project.
March 12, 2025 | News/Press Release
Drivers should be prepared and pack a winter travel kit
Snow and ice on the road can lead to slide-offs and crashes. Those who choose to travel anyway should leave prepared to spend extended time in winter weather. Packing an emergency kit is among ADOT’s safety recommendations you’ll find at azdot.gov/KnowSnow.
March 11, 2025 | News/Press Release
May deadline is nearing if you wish to use state credential for travel
May 7 will be here quickly. So join the 2,509,977 – and counting – Arizonans who have already upgraded to the Arizona Travel ID. More information, including a full list of qualifying documents, is available at azdot.gov/TravelID.
March 6, 2025 | News/Press Release
Work on rest area near Wickenburg includes improving accessibility
The Hassayampa Rest Area on US 60 near Wickenburg will close starting Monday, March 10, for a renovation that’s expected to be complete in summer 2025.
March 5, 2025 | News/Press Release
Earthwork, bridge construction underway on free-flowing connection
Along Interstate 40 and US 93 in this Northwestern Arizona community, the many features of a free-flowing interchange are rising: a bridge for US 93, 2 miles of sound walls, a path for a new roadway between these two major highways.
March 5, 2025 | News/Press Release
Motorists are advised to expect delays and plan ahead
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan ahead and expect to use detours as southbound SR 143 will be closed between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and I-10 from 10 p.m. Friday, March 7, to 10 a.m. Sunday, March 9, for a traffic shift.
March 4, 2025 | News/Press Release
Expect delays while crews place bridge girders for new interchange
Motorists on westbound Interstate 40 in Kingman should plan ahead for overnight restrictions and full closures of up to 30 minutes the nights of March 10, 13, 17 and 20.
March 3, 2025 | News/Press Release
ADOT’s proposed 2026-2030 focus: upgrading pavement, improving major corridors
The Arizona Department of Transportation is targeting pavement improvements and expanding several key highways in the $12.7 billion Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program for 2026-2030. This list of projects ADOT intends to design and construct over the next five years is available for public comment through May 23.