Recent News About Arizona Department of Transportation
New lanes opened on Loop 303 from Surprise to Peoria
By Kathy Adams | Jun 27, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened new lanes along Loop 303 between Grand Avenue in Surprise and Happy Valley Parkway in Peoria.
Arizona Department of Transportation working on cutting wait times at Motor Vehicle Division locations
By Kathy Adams | Jun 15, 2016
As part of the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) commitment to continuous improvement, the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is using the Phoenix West office at 51st Avenue and Indian School Road for a test program for cutting the out-the-door times in half.
Arizona joins three nearby states to create I-10 Corridor Coalition
By Kathy Adams | Jun 8, 2016
In a move to improve travel and safety on Interstate 10, transportation leaders in Arizona and three nearby states have created a coalition to support innovation along the corridor.
Arizona Department of Transportation posts update on Bell Road/Grand Avenue interchange project
By Kathy Adams | Jun 6, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation said work on the future interchange of Grand Avenue (U.S. 60) and Bell Road in Surprise continues and preparations are being made to pave the westbound Grand Avenue lanes near Bell Road.
Traffic crossing Mexico-Arizona border is on the rise
By Kathy Adams | May 26, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation said nearly 8,000 more trucks, 400,000 more passenger vehicles and 900,000 more people entered the United States through Arizona in 2015 than in previous years, figures impact the state's economy and job market.
Public workshop slated in Tusayan for Grand Canyon National Park Airport study
By Kathy Adams | May 24, 2016
A public information workshop about the master plan study for the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, owned and operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Tusayan Town Hall, 845 Mustang Drive in Tusayan.
Arizona DOT's Bell Road, Grand Avenue overpass project on schedule
By Khristopher Flack | May 21, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation's (DOT) Bell Road and Grand Avenue interchange construction project in Surprise is moving forward.
New turning lane to relieve Flagstaff congestion on Historic Route 66
By Daniel Daw | May 15, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced this week that it has joined the City of Flagstaff in its plan to add turning lanes on North Humphreys Street and Historic Route 66.
Arizona Department of Transportation conducting travel survey
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 6, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration are conducting a survey to better understand the transportation habits of select individuals as a way of better knowing how to improve roads, public transportation, bike paths and other means of transportation.
ADOT announces new ramps, temporary road closures
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 2, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation recently announced that two new ramps will be opening for use soon, bringing some restrictions over the weekend.
Road improvements scheduled for Tucson to improve drivability
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 26, 2016
Two major projects on roads in Tucson have been announced as the Department of Transportation seeks to reduce traffic and improve the drivability of the roads.
Arizonans comment on ADOT projects as funding enables improvements
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 20, 2016
The opportunity for public input recently begun, as Arizonans comment on the Arizona Department of Transportation's project proposals for the upcoming five years.
Arizona Department of Transportation seeking public input on upcoming projects
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 15, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is scheduling a series of hearings seeking public comment about projects that have been proposed by the department in the next five years.
Arizona Department of Transportation offers opportunity to support charity through special license plates
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 10, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation said charities in the state benefit greatly from drivers who purchase specialty license plates.
ADOT highway 95 project to protect motorists from flash flooding
By Carol Ostrow | Feb 12, 2016
A 600-foot-long bridge over a flood-prone highway area will improve a major trade route between the U.S. and Mexico as well as improve safety for regular commuters, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced recently in Yuma.
ADOT invites small and disadvantaged business owners to attend upcoming expo
By Carol Ostrow | Feb 6, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and affiliated agencies have invited small business owners to a free seminar from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Glendale Civic Center, regarding eligibility for the state’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.
Arizona Department of Transportation streamlining operations
By Carol Ostrow | Jan 18, 2016
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) said last week it is consolidating several key functions into its Transportation Systems Management and Operations Division (TSMO) as traffic on the state's roads increases.
