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Finalists named for annual America's Transportation Awards
The majority of finalists in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards are road and bridge projects, including several that were emergency responses, including a rapid reopening of I-95 in Philadelphia after a tanker crash and fire on an off-ramp. Four regional contests this summer generated 106 nominations for the 12 finalists for the national awards run by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
ADOT adds capacity to US 180 drainage system in northwest Flagstaff
The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced the addition of capacity to the US 180 drainage system in northwest Flagstaff. This improvement aims to enhance the drainage system's efficiency and prevent flooding in the area. Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery.
ADOT MVD Community Connections gets an A+
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is collecting school supplies as part of their community engagement program, 'MVD Community Connections', to help kids and teachers start the new school year with the necessary supplies.
ADOT Kids: How ADOT builds roads
Hey, ADOT Kids! There's a lot that goes into constructing roads, like our highways in Arizona. And we're here to give you the details. ADOT Kids: How ADOT builds roads ADOT Kids: How ADOT builds roads By Audrey St. Clair / ADOT Communications January 3, 2022 Hey, ADOT Kids! Do you want to learn more about how roads are built? There's a lot that goes into constructing roads, like our highways in Arizona. And we're here to give you the details, plus this activity sheet of heavy equipment vehicles.
How ADOT works with desert tortoises
We're talking tortoises today at the Arizona Department of Transportation. ADOT helps support tortoise populations by paying attention to where these shelled reptiles may burrow near highways. Our biologists follow steps to help protect them, like building fences to keep them off the roads and guide them to places to cross safely. Before highway construction projects begin, environmental specialists survey the area to identify tortoises that may be living there.
Expect delays on US 191 near Round Rock in northeastern Arizona Aug. 7-11
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/36904dc The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for delays along US 191 between the communities of Many Farms and Rock Point on the Navajo Nation from Monday, Aug. 7, through Friday, Aug. 11.
Expect lane restrictions on Interstate 17 near exit to Sedona Aug. 7-11
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/36905f0 The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on Interstate 17 between the State Route 179 exit to the scenic overlook from Monday, Aug. 7, through Friday, Aug. 11. Drivers should allow for extra travel time while the following daytime restrictions are in place from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday: Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane Aug.
What to pack in a summer emergency travel kit
You've checked your car's tires, fluids and battery, filled up your gas tank and mapped out your route, but you're never fully ready for a road trip until you've prepared an emergency travel kit.
Expect overnight lane restrictions on US 60 west of Show Low Aug. 6-11
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/369038a The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on US 60 from Sunday night, Aug. 6, through Friday morning, Aug. 11, while crews continue to work on the Show Low pavement improvement project.
Expect lane restrictions along State Route 89 between Wilholt and Yarnell as work continues through mid-August for road maintenance
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/3668af7 Drivers should plan for delays The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to continue preparing for lane restrictions on State Route 89 between the communities of Wilholt and Yarnell until Thursday, Aug. 17, for road maintenance work.
ADOT Kids: I spy ... a red bird, coyote, snake ... "BINGO!"
Hey ADOT Kids (and parents)! Download and print a license plate BINGO game card! There are nearly 100 different specialty plates that you can look for on the roads everyday. Some of these plates include the professional sports teams like the Cardinals, Coyotes, Diamondbacks and Suns. There are many other types of plates too. There are educational plates, plates for pets and animals, military and veteran plates, and even college and university plates.
Adopt a Highway | Department of Transportation
Welcome! The Adopt a Highway program provides an opportunity for community members and businesses to help keep our highways litter free. Welcome! The Adopt a Highway program provides an opportunity for community members and businesses to help keep our highways litter free. Nearly 23.7 billion pieces of litter are left on 8. 3 million miles of roadways in the United States equaling 2,855 pieces per mile. This equates to about 73 littered items per person nationwide.
I-17 Improvement Project Phase II Construction Operation Survey (Jan-July, 2023)
Please click the link to complete this form. Construction Operations Survey (January - July 2023) We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue to improve Interstate 17 between Anthem Way and Sunset Point. The Arizona Department of Transportation and the project developer, Kiewit-Fann Joint Venture (KFJV), strive to minimize construction impacts as we complete this long-awaited project safely and efficiently.
Back-to-school spirit includes stopping for school buses
Cheer on the Badgers, Wolves, Falcons, Jaguars, Prospectors, Rattlers or whatever mascot reps your favorite school. That's right, school is back so cheer for your favorite team as part of the school spirit. It's important to obey the stop sign in order to allow students getting on and off the bus a safe space to cross the street. About 13,000 motorists each year are reported by Arizona school bus drivers for not stopping as required.
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Expect overnight lane restrictions on US 60 in Show Low July 30
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/3679623 SR 260 also restricted at Show Low Lake Road on July 27 The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on US 60, locally known as Deuce of Clubs Avenue, from Sunday, July 30, through Tuesday, Aug. 1, while crews continue to work on the Show Low pavement improvement project.
ADOT to hold public meeting on port of entry road study in Douglas
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/367c475 Meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3 DOUGLAS - The Arizona Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Thursday, Aug. 3, to share information about three potential alternatives for a connector road from the new Douglas International Port of Entry to State Route 80.
ADOT seeks comment on draft Long Range Transportation Plan
ADOT is seeking public comments through Sept. 7 about the draft Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which includes a recommended strategy for using anticipated limited funding to preserve existing highways across rural Arizona over the next 25 years. ADOT Seeks Comment On Draft Long Range Transportation Plan ADOT seeks comment on draft Long Range Transportation Plan ADOT seeks comment on draft Long Range Transportation Plan July 24, 2023 Plan is available for review and comments through Sept.
Keep your cool: Prepare yourself and your vehicle for summer heat
With high summer temperatures here again, we have some tips to make sure the heat doesn't get to you or your vehicle. Keep Your Cool: Prepare Yourself And Your Vehicle For Summer Heat Keep your cool: Prepare yourself and your vehicle for summer heat Keep your cool: Prepare yourself and your vehicle for summer heat By David Rookhuyzen / ADOT Communications June 3, 2020 This will not come as a huge shock to anyone, but Arizona gets pretty darn hot in the summertime.
Plan for alternating lane restrictions and ramp closures on I-8 near Gila Bend beginning July 24
Arizona Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 07/21/2023 10:14 AM MST. If you would like alerts on this and other ADOT news, sign up above to receive our GovDelivery notices. Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/36683f9 Drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for lane restrictions along Interstate 8 near Gila Bend beginning Monday, July 24.
ADOT Safety Message Contest
The 2023 ADOT Safety Message Contest has begun! Enter your great ideas for traffic safety messages. Here are some tips for creating the BEST entry you can! The message must relate to traffic safety. Signs accommodate three lines, 18 characters per line. #Hashtags, phone numbers and website addresses are not allowed. No emojis. There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit. We want to see your clever and creative messages about traffic safety.
Plate Selections Gallery | Department of Transportation
Express yourself and support your favorite organization with personalized and specialty plates. . One plate will be issued for each specialty and personalized plate order. Fees shown for each plate are in addition to regular registration fees. Did you know you could also order a digital license plate? Find out more. . One plate will be issued for each specialty and personalized plate order. Fees shown for each plate are in addition to regular registration fees.
Eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) overnight ramp closures and lane restrictions planned July 17-18
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/3653e6d The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for eastbound Loop 202 between Scottsdale Road and Loop 101 (Pima/Price Freeway) to be narrowed to four lanes from 9 p.m. Monday, July 17, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 18 , for pavement marking operations.
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Expect lane restrictions on US 60 west of Springerville July 17-20 for pavement maintenance
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/36542df The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime lane restrictions on US 60 west of Springerville from Monday, July 17, through Thursday, July 20, for road maintenance work. The following restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.: US 60 will be reduced to one lane only with alternating east- and westbound travel between mileposts 370 and 384.
The transportation why behind Why, Arizona
Good ol' Why, Arizona. This unincorporated community in southern Arizona of just over 160 people (as of the last census) always ranks high on the list of weird town names in Arizona, and often makes the list for the most unusual place name in the country. The transportation why behind Why, Arizona The transportation why behind Why, Arizona By David Rookhuyzen / ADOT Communications January 21, 2020 Good ol' Why, Arizona.
Plan for turn lane and driveway restrictions on SR 77 (Oracle Road) in Tucson July 16-20
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/3654fe7 The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan for right- and left-turn lane restrictions and some temporary driveway closures on north- and southbound State Route 77 (Oracle Road) between River and Ina roads beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16, through 6 a.m. Thursday, July 20, for paving work.
Eastbound Interstate 10 restricted at Riggs Road Road July 16-18
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/36543c5 Daily overnight restrictions in place for pavement improvement The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight lane restrictions along eastbound Interstate 10 at Riggs Road from Sunday, July 16, through Tuesday, July 18 for paving operations. Allow extra travel time and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through work zones.
Expect daytime lane restrictions on State Route 179 between I-17 and the Village of Oak Creek July 17-28
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/3654332 The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Verde Valley area drivers to plan for daytime lane restrictions on State Route 179 beginning Monday, July 17, through Friday July 28.
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ADOT restores northbound SR 87 to two lanes south of Payson
Great news for those heading to the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains to beat the heat: Northbound SR 87 is two lanes again about 10 miles south of Payson. AZ511.gov has the latest on highways heading into the weekend. ADOT restores northbound SR 87 to two lanes south of Payson ADOT restores northbound SR 87 to two lanes south of Payson July 14, 2023 Tanker fire a week ago severely damaged pavement, closing one lane PHOENIX - Great news for those heading to the...
ADOT I-17 Improvements
For more detailed information about highway conditions, please consult the map below: For more detailed information about highway conditions, please consult the map below: Extreme flooding targets Vermont as New York recovers from devastating rainfall The flooding came as heavy rain drenched much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, prompted flash flood alerts in parts of New York state Sunday.
Cue the fireworks, then enjoy this video of blasting work along I-17
It may not be a dazzling Fourth of July fireworks show, but controlled rock blasting for the I-17 Improvement Project is a pretty spectacular sight in our eyes. And it's a necessary operation to make way for the additional lanes between Anthem Way and Sunset Point.
How are specialty license plates chosen?
Specialty license plates have been available in Arizona for more than 30 years. In that time, the state has made available for purchase dozens of specialty license plates. And each year, new ones hit the street. What many people don't realize is that ADOT does not create new specialty plates on a whim. New plates must be requested by an organization, sponsored by a lawmaker in the form of a bill, passed by the state legislature and then signed into law by the governor.
New I-17 drainage system in place in north Phoenix
A new I-17 regional drainage system designed to reduce the risk of stormwater flooding in underpasses between Peoria Avenue and Greenway Road in Phoenix is ready to operate in time for this summer's monsoon. New I-17 drainage system in place in north Phoenix New I-17 drainage system in place in north Phoenix July 3, 2023 ADOT project has replaced aging pump stations with gravity-controlled pipelines PHOENIX - A new I-17 regional drainage system...
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Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a logo journey through time
Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a trip through the years, recounting the agency's history through our instantly-recognizable logos. Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a logo journey through time Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a logo journey through time By John LaBarbera / ADOT Communications July 1, 2022 July 1 is not only the beginning of a new month, one in which Arizona...
ADOT I-17 Improvements
Sunday . However, the flex lanes will open, as needed, to whichever direction has the heaviest traffic. The flex lanes will be operational seven days a week. Flex Lanes Safety Measures To maintain safety for all drivers, the flex lanes will be separated from the existing southbound lanes by a concrete barrier. Vehicles will use new crossover lanes to access the flex lanes. The two flex lanes will allow traffic to move either northbound or southbound, depending on the greatest need.
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Finding the Frank Flittner Underpass right outside my door
Transportation history can be right in front of you and still require a little luck to find it. . "Frank W. Flittner was ever ready to offer his brilliant talents to help solve the many problems of Arizona highway engineering," the article said. He had joined the Bureau of Public Roads on Feb. 2, 1931, and served as an associate construction engineer in Phoenix and supervising engineer for southern Arizona and southeastern California. "In all his work with the Bureau he was careful and thorough.
Stormwater Discharge Permit | Department of Transportation
Stormwater Management Plan Virtual Workshop View our presentations to learn how ADOT works to protect water quality through the implementation of the Stormwater Management Plan, also called the "SWMP". MS4 Permit The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued the ADOT Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4 Permit) on June 24, 2021, with an effective date of July 1, 2021. ADEQ modifications to the permit became effective on May 13, 2022, and January 24, 2023.
ADOT: No state highway closures over July 4 weekend - please focus on safety
Drivers planning road trips over the Fourth of July weekend should stay alert and expect the unexpected while focusing on safety. ADOT is not scheduling any full state highway closures over the extended holiday weekend. ADOT: No state highway closures over July 4 weekend - please focus on safety ADOT: No state highway closures over July 4 weekend - please focus on safety June 27, 2023 Heading out on a road trip? Expect the unexpected and do some planning PHOENIX -...
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🚧 ROADWORK ROUNDUP 🚧 These ADOT projects start this week (all restrictions/closures subject to change). For the latest road conditions, check the AZ511 app (iPhone: apple.co/3iOziwq Android:...
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Expect lane restrictions on eastbound I-40 near Joseph City through Monday, June 26
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/361b9a2 The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to expect an around-the-clock lane restriction along eastbound Interstate 40 through Monday, June 26, while crews work to complete shoulder paving as a part of the pavement improvement project from Joseph City to Perkins Valley.
Statewide Critical Pavement Repair Projects
Overview The record amount of snow and rain that many parts of northern Arizona received this past winter created ideal conditions for worn sections of pavement and potholes to form, particularly in Arizona's higher elevations. I-10 Project ork scheduled to begin Aug. 1, 2023 I-17 southbound SR 169 to Middle Verde Road (mileposts 280 - 290) I-40 Projects I-40 eastbound US 93 to Seligman (mileposts 72 - 123) Work scheduled to begin Aug.
Five-Year Construction Program update expands pavement-repair projects
ADOT's 2024-2028 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, appro Five-Year Construction Program update expands pavement-repair projects Five-Year Construction Program update expands pavement-repair projects By Steve Elliott / ADOT Communications June 22, 2023 2024-2028 Five-Year Transportation Facilities...
State Transportation Board OKs Five-Year Construction Program
The State Transportation Board has approved the 2024-2028 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, which includes funding to expand and improve pavement conditions on multiple highways vital to moving passengers and commerce. . The program, which includes more than $9 billion in transportation investments, commits $2.6 billion to upgrade pavement conditions and to work on bridge preservation projects across Arizona over five years.
ADOT I-17 Improvements
Daytime and overnight construction activities Interstate closures (mostly during weeknights, Mondays through Thursdays southbound and Sundays through Thursdays northbound). Who is affected? Employees who use I-17 or any bridge that travels over the interstate to get to and from their location Customers who use I-17 to get to and from your location Coordinate with employees, coworkers, clients and others so they know to plan ahead if they're visiting your business.
Eastbound Interstate 10 restricted from Riggs Road Road to the Gila River Bridge June 19-23
Having trouble viewing this email? https://content.govdelivery. com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/36083b1 Daily overnight restrictions in place for pavement improvement The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight lane restrictions along eastbound Interstate 10 from Riggs Road to the Gila River Bridge from Monday, June 19, through Friday, June 23, for paving operations.
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