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Utility works begins March 26, with construction starting in May

Work is about to get underway on a State Route 347 bridge spanning railroad tracks in the city of Maricopa.

The westbound I-10 on-ramp at 51st Avenue will close permanently at 10 p.m. Friday, March 23. Earlier this month, the westbound I-10 off-ramp at 59th Avenue closed permanently as the Arizona Department of Transportation moves forward with replacing the existing I-10/59th Avenue traffic interchange and building new access roads between 51st and 67th avenues.

ASU faithful now have a new way to show their support for Arizona State University’s Sun Devils as the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division unveils the redesigned ASU specialty license plate.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has scheduled an April 3 public meeting in Black Canyon City to provide an update about an ongoing study of potential improvements along Interstate 17 between Anthem and Cordes Junction.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is wrapping up the first phase of improvements at Ajo Way and Interstate 19. Beginning later this year is the second phase which will enlarge the freeway and Ajo, and replace a bridge over the Santa Cruz River.

Governor Doug Ducey has appointed Gary Knight, a Yuma City Council member who has served on that metropolitan area’s transportation-planning organization, to join the Arizona State Transportation Board.

Major corridors for passenger and freight traffic would be expanded and improved during the next five years as part of a proposed annual update to the Arizona Department of Transportation's lineup of projects that will be available for public comment beginning Friday, March 16.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is starting a project next week to improve the drainage system along US 163 north of Kayenta and make the road safer for travel during rain storms.

The Interstate 40/Interstate 17 interchange that for many is the gateway to Flagstaff is getting a $10 million update.

PHOENIX ‒ Crews are set to begin initial work on the 3-mile stretch at the center of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway that will provide a direct link between the West Valley and East Valley.

When the Arizona Department of Transportation completes a $62 million project widening 9 miles of State Route 260 between Camp Verde and Cottonwood, motorists will use seven modern roundabout intersections designed to improve traffic flow while reducing the risk of serious crashes.

The next phase of Interstate 10 ramp reconstruction for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway will begin this weekend in the West Valley as one ramp closes permanently while another reopens.

The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway has its first splash of color, with a little inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright.

Arizona teenagers pursuing a driver instruction permit will be able to take the written drivers’ test online beginning Monday, March 5.

With another snowstorm forecast Tuesday afternoon in Arizona’s high country, keep in mind that the safest option while snow falls is delaying travel until Arizona Department of Transportation snowplows have had time to clear state highways.

Online sales for veterans’ specialty license plates have proven to save a lot of time for both veterans and Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division employees since the convenient service launched in January 2017.

Opening Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offices at 7:30 a.m. has proven to be a popular success at an additional 11 locations where expanded hours have improved overall customer service.

Drivers who travel on part of State Route 88 (Apache Trail) east of Apache Junction should allow extra travel time and anticipate delays at times when pavement improvements start Monday, Feb. 26.

Heading to Arizona’s high country this weekend to ski, sled and have snowball fights? Make sure you leave prepared to spend extended time in winter conditions, and please don’t park along highways.