Recent News About Arizona Department of Transportation
ADOT reminds motorists to use Safe Phone Zones
By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018
As travelers hit the roads this holiday season, the Arizona Department of Transportation reminds motorists of the state's Safe Phone Zones, which through a partnership with Geico, offer drivers a place to safely talk and text on their smartphones.
Arizona DOT adopts new intersection designs in Tucson area
By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018
A new single set of traffic signals on Interstate 19 and State Route 86 (Ajo Way) designed to move traffic more quickly through the intersection, will be up and running this month.
Freeway project moves forward after appeals court ruling
By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018
A recent ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has allowed the Arizona Department of Transportation's South Mountain Freeway project to move forward with an expected completion date of late 2019.
Concrete poured for bridge decks on South Mountain Freeway
By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018
Maricopa County's future 22-mile freeway, the South Mountain Freeway, is one step closer to becoming a reality for motorists, as the Arizona Department of Transportation recently poured the concrete bridge decks for the project.
Sierra Vista participates in holiday DUI enforcement
By Marian Johns | Jan 9, 2018
Representatives from the Sierra Vista Police Department recently participated in the Arizona Governors Office of Highway Safety holiday DUI enforcement kickoff event in Tucson, an event designed to highlight the DUI holiday task force deployments in Arizona.
Avondale collector completes ADOT's magazine collection
By Marian Johns | Jan 1, 2018
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ADOT receives $389,520 grant for Crash Records Unit
By Marian Johns | Dec 28, 2017
The Arizona Department of Transportation has received a $389,520 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support the department’s Crash Records Unit and its Traffic and Criminal Software data management.
ADOT installs 'wrong way' signs along Interstate 17 stretch
By Marian Johns | Dec 26, 2017
Drivers traveling along Interstate 17 between the Interstate 10 “stack” interchange and Loop 101 will see new “wrong way” signs that were recently installed by the Arizona Department of Transportation as part of the state’s pilot alert system.
ADOT launches app to alert motorists of highway issues
By Marian Johns | Nov 29, 2017
The Arizona Department of Transportation has launched a free app to help drivers navigate travel delays and highway hazards throughout the state.
$64 million construction project builds four new ramps for I-10
By Kacie Whaley | Oct 23, 2017
Thanks to the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) $64 million project, four new ramps have been constructed to connect Interstate 10 and Loop 303 in the West Valley, ADOT reported.
ADOT’s blue logo signs help fund highway improvements
By Carol Ostrow | Oct 11, 2017
Statewide entrepreneurs and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) have hit on a winning combination, helping businesses promote themselves through visible placement on highway signs.
Pascua Yaqui tribe members get certified for road construction projects
By Kathy Adams | Sep 26, 2017
The Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) free Construction Academy has certified 27 members of the Pascua Yaqui tribe for work on tribal construction projects, according to an ADOT press release.
Arizona Department of Transportation relaxes rules for trucks to help Harvey victims
By Kacie Whaley | Sep 5, 2017
The devastating flood damage in Texas has prompted the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to waive fees and expedite permits so commercial vehicles can transport urgent equipment to areas in need quickly.
ADOT announces lane restrictions due to I-10 resurfacing work
By Marian Johns | Aug 23, 2017
Arizona drivers will face some road work over the next week as part of the state’s Interstate 10 pavement improvement project.
ADOT to automate trucking checks at some entry points
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 7, 2017
State-of-the-art sensors will expedite commercial truck drivers' travel through state borders with weight and registration-checking systems, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
ADOT redirects traffic for Loop 202 rock blasting
By Carol Ostrow | Jul 24, 2017
Phoenix-area motorists on Pecos Road and Desert Foothills Parkway can expect short-term traffic restrictions while nearby controlled rock blasting makes way for a new stretch of freeway.
LED signage saves money for ADOT
By Carol Ostrow | Jul 7, 2017
The overhead signs along Arizona highways each save the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) approximately $1,000 annually since employees came up with replacing halogen with LED lighting.
ADOT transportation facilities plan approved
By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 23, 2017
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has approved the annual update to its Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program after a three-month comment period.
Insurance updates, reinstatement functions available online for Arizona drivers
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 9, 2017
Arizona drivers can now update their insurance information or reinstate canceled or lapsed insurance coverage on the ServiceArizona.com site.
Arizona engineers work to improve transportation as monsoon season approaches
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 5, 2017
With the onset of monsoon season June 15, Arizona residents know how to prepare for this especially challenging time of year for weather.
