Full closures for this project, which is replacing the Queen Creek Bridge and Waterfall Canyon Bridge east of Superior, are normally scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, as needed, for blasting and cleanup.
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February 7, 2025 | News/Press Release
Crews worked since Tuesday to remove unstable rock following blasting
February 6, 2025 | News/Press Release
Additional 3 miles now two lanes in each direction, plus turning lane
The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a $23.9 million improvement project to expand capacity on US 95 between Yuma and the Yuma Proving Ground, the area’s top civilian employer.
February 6, 2025 | News/Press Release
Bypass detour in place for I-17 Improvement Project bridge takedown
Drivers traveling along southbound Interstate 17 during the overnight hours next week should plan for full closures of I-17 at Bumble Bee Road (milepost 248) for work to take down the old Bumble Bee bridge over southbound I-17 as part of the I-17 Improvement Project.
February 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 eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between SR 51 and US 60 from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, to 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, for bridge work.
February 3, 2025 | News/Press Release
Nearly $600,000 will fund mapping tool identifying collision hotspots
ADOT will use this grant, through the Federal Highway Administration’s Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, to develop an online mapping tool that will help identify wildlife-vehicle collision hotspots, analyze data about collisions and identify wildlife corridors for habitat connectivity.
January 30, 2025 | News/Press Release
Advances goal of four-lane divided highway between Phoenix area and Nevada
The Arizona Department of Transportation is starting its latest project to divide US 93 into a four-lane highway between Phoenix and Nevada, this time by widening 4 miles between Wikieup and Interstate 40.
January 29, 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 eastbound Interstate-10 will be closed between State Route 51 and US 60 from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, to 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, for a traffic shift.
January 28, 2025 | News/Press Release
Submit creative, “winter-themed” names through Feb. 3
PHOENIX – Back for a third year, the Arizona Department of Transportation is again asking the public to name its snowplows.
ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest gives Arizonans the opportunity to submit creative names for six snowplows across the state at azdot.gov/NameAPlow.
January 27, 2025 | News/Press Release
Real-time information part of larger ADOT plans to improve truck parking
To enhance safety and help empower the economy, electronics signs installed by the Arizona Department of Transportation now tell truckers how many parking spaces are available at Interstate 10 rest areas in western and southeastern Arizona.
January 27, 2025 | News/Press Release
Additional patrols begin Jan. 27 to reduce speeding, crashes in work zone
Beginning Jan. 27, drivers traveling through the I-17 Improvement Project corridor between Anthem Way and Sunset Point will see additional Department of Public Safety troopers looking for drivers who speed and drive recklessly. This collaborative effort between the Arizona Department of Transportation and DPS is designed to increase safety and reduce the number of crashes in the work zone.
January 24, 2025 | News/Press Release
Their work removed more than 10,000 bags of litter from state highways
Adopt a Highway volunteers helped keep our state grand in 2024 by removing 10,400 bags of litter while contributing 17,891 hours of labor worth $538,000. Feel free to join the fun.
January 24, 2025 | News/Press Release
Project is part of state’s plan to expand broadband access in rural areas
This historic effort in underserved and unserved areas is possible because of a state law that allows private broadband providers to install, operate and maintain telecommunications equipment within ADOT’s right of way using the conduit.
January 22, 2025 | News/Press Release
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect detours
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect delays and plan ahead for the closure of southbound State Route 143 between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and I-10 from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, to 4 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27.
January 22, 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 I-10 will be closed between Loop 202 (Santan/South Mountain Freeway) and I-17 from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, to 4 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, for a traffic shift.
January 22, 2025 | News/Press Release
Pima County’s Ted Maxwell becomes board’s vice-chair
PHOENIX – Current CEO of Horizon Strategies and former Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels is the new chair of the Arizona State Transportation Board, which is tasked with prioritizing transportation needs, projects, and funding while advising the Arizona Department of Transportation.
January 17, 2025 | News/Press Release
Proposal helps with increased materials costs, supports rural communities
Strategic investments in the governor's Executive Budget will safeguard Arizona’s state highways and help rural Arizona communities compete for federal transportation grants while also supporting ADOT’s efforts to lay the groundwork for the transportation system of the future.
January 17, 2025 | News/Press Release
Five-month project designed to enhance safety, reduce congestion
The $2.1 million project, which began this week, will extend a westbound third lane by a little more than half a mile between the I-10 junctions with state routes 80 and 90. The westbound I-10 climbing lane currently begins just east of SR 90 and runs west for 1.6 miles.
January 8, 2025 | News/Press Release
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect detours
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect delays and plan ahead as northbound SR 143 will close between I-10 and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, to 4 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, for a traffic shift
January 8, 2025 | News/Press Release
Drivers should expect to use detours and plan ahead
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect delays and plan ahead as eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between SR 51 and US 60 from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, to 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, for a traffic shift
December 27, 2024 | News/Press Release
Another widening project set to begin between Kino and Country Club
The new year promises to be one of major improvements to Interstate 10 in the Tucson area, with construction crews finishing one improvement project on the northwest side while turning earth on a new one south of downtown.