Arizona Department of Transportation

Northbound I-17 in Phoenix reopens after fiery big-rig wreck

May 20, 2022 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — A fiery fatal crash involving two big rigs closed part of a Phoenix freeway during the Friday morning commute.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said at least one person was killed in the crash on northbound Interstate 17 near Deer Valley Road at about 4 a.m., forcing closure of the northbound lanes of I-17 at State Route 101.

Traffic jams expected during Arizona scenic canyon road work

April 4, 2022 GMT

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Projects planned for one of Arizona's most scenic highways that will include a safety tune-up and structural improvements are expected to clog traffic along the two-lane route during work set to begin this spring and run into 2023.

Freeway closed for hour during negotiations with suspect

March 12, 2022 GMT

GILA BEND, Ariz. (AP) — A freeway was closed in the southern Arizona desert for about an hour Saturday as authorities negotiated with a kidnapping suspect, authorities said.

Interstate 8 east of Gila Bend was closed until the suspect was taken into custody without incident, said Sgt.

Autonomous trucker TuSimple logs first no-human road test

The Associated PressDecember 29, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A semitruck completed an 80-mile route in Arizona with no human on board and no human intervention during the trip using technology developed by TuSimple, the company said Wednesday.

ADOT to assign personnel to DPS unit for vehicle enforcement

December 24, 2021 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Department of Transportation will assign nearly 140 sworn officers and other state workers to a Department of Public Safety task force for commercial vehicle enforcement, state officials said.

North Rim highway closed for winter; caution on routes urged

December 2, 2021 GMT

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — The highway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is barricaded for winter and authorities urge drivers heading into snow country to be cautious, particularly if GPS or navigation apps recommend taking alternative routes.

State signs contract for I-17 improvements north of Phoenix

October 29, 2021 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — State officials have signed a contract with a developer team for the construction of additional lanes and other improvements along a 23-mile (37-kilometer) stretch of Interstate 17 often clogged with traffic, particularly on weekends and holidays.

200K Arizona drivers getting refunds over public safety fee

September 26, 2021 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of drivers will be getting $32 refund checks from the Arizona Department of Transportation.

About 200,000 checks are going out in the mail this month, worth about $6.6 million, according to ADOT.

Roadwork closing US 60 between Superior, Miami for 5 days

September 10, 2021 GMT

GLOBE, Ariz. (AP) — U.S. Highway 60 between the mining communities of Superior and Miami will be closed most of next week to align the roadway with a new bridge, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Storm-damaged Arizona highway reopens; repairs to continue

August 13, 2021 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — An east-central Arizona highway that was closed because of extensive storm damage has been reopened, but authorities say drivers should anticipate periodic delays and lane restrictions in coming weeks and months as long-term repairs continue.

Storm-damaged Arizona highway requires extended closure

August 11, 2021 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Repairing storm damage to U.S. 60 in east-central Arizona will require an extended closure of a 17.5-mile (28-kilometer) stretch of the highway between Superior and Miami, authorities said Wednesday.

Arizona highway closed overnight, longer closure planned

July 28, 2021 GMT

SUPERIOR, Ariz. (AP) — A scheduled overnight closure of a 17.5-mile (28-kilometer) stretch of U.S. Route 60 in east-central Arizona this week for bridge work will give drivers a preview of a much longer closure planned for September.

I-15 reopens in northwestern Arizona; fire caused closure

July 13, 2021 GMT

LITTLEFIELD, Ariz. (AP) — A 9-mile (14.5-kilometer) stretch of Interstate 15 across the corner of northwestern Arizona reopened to traffic Tuesday after a 5 1/2-hour overnight closure due to a brush fire.

Wildfire closes route between metro Phoenix, White Mountains

May 8, 2021 GMT

GLOBE, Ariz. (AP) — A route between metro Phoenix and the White Mountains in eastern Arizona's high country remained closed Saturday because of a wildfire that for a time burned on both sides the highway...

ADOT: Brush fire closes State Route 95 in Lake Havasu City

March 31, 2019 GMT

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a brush fire has closed State Route 95 in Lake Havasu City...

The Latest: Interstate 40 reopens in northeastern Arizona

November 15, 2018 GMT

HOLBROOK, Ariz. (AP) — The Latest on an Interstate 40 closure in Arizona (all times local):

9:10 a.m.

Authorities have reopened Interstate 40 in northeastern Arizona after learning that lines downed on the highway are phone lines, not power lines as originally thought...

Public voices doubts, concerns: ADOT greeted by opposition at presentation on traffic solutions, roundabouts

By DK McDONALD The Daily NewsApril 6, 2018 GMT

BULLHEAD CITY — Area residents made clear their disagreement with Arizona Department of Transportation’s proposed plan for a roundabout at Highway 95 and Aztec Road during a community meeting Thursday.