I-10 Will Be Closed This Weekend Near Downtown Phoenix

The Arizona Department of Transportation says that if you are planning a trip to Phoenix this weekend, be aware that I-10 will be closed near downtown Phoenix due to an APS power line project.

ADOT suggests that you allow for extra travel time and use alternate routes if possible.

SR 77 Bridge Replacement Halfway Complete

The Arizona Department of Transportation began a project in November to reconstruct the Dripping Springs Wash Bridge on State Route 77, eight miles north of Winkelman.

The project is now halfway complete and is on schedule to be finished mid-summer.

Work is being done on half the bridge at a time. The northbound lane has just been completed. Work is now shifting to the southbound portion of the bridge and traffic will be using the newly constructed northbound lane.

A traffic signal is regulating traffic across the bridge in alternating directions.

Work hours are 6:am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday.

ADOT Reopens Roads in the White Mountains

On Wednesday (April 16) the Arizona Department of Transportation will reopen several roads in the White Mountains that have been closed for the winter.

The roads are: State Route 261 between Eager and Big Lake; State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake; and State Route 473 between Route 260 and Hawley Lake.

White Mountain Roads to Reopen in April

On April 16, the Arizona Department of Transportation will reopen several roads in the White Mountains that have been closed for the winter.

The roads are: State Route 261 between Eager and Big Lake; State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake; and State Route 473 between Route 260 and Hawley Lake.

ADOT Seeking Public Comments on Passenger Rail

The Arizona Department of Transportation is looking for public comments about a possible passenger rail that would connect Phoenix and Tucson.

You can contribute your opinion and ideas at www.azdot.gov. 

ADOT Website Gives Wait Times at MVD Offices

Even though we don't have the long lines at the Globe MVD office that they have in the Valley and in Tucson, you still might save some time by checking the wait time online.

The ADOT website now gives the current wait times at all MVD offices, updated every five minutes.

To check the wait time at the Globe office, click here.

Maintenance Project on SR73

Drivers on State Route 73 on the White Mountain Apache Reservation between Hon-Dah and Whiteriver need to be aware of a pavement maintenance project starting Monday (February 10).

Work hours will be 6:am to 6:pm daily through February 21. You can expect narrowed traffic lanes, a reduced speed limit and possible delays of up to 20 minutes.

'Environmental Road Show' Stops in Globe

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's “Environmental Road Show” stops in Globe today (Tuesday) from 1 to 3:pm at the Gila County Courthouse.

ADEQ staff will discuss potential recycling funding opportunities, future electronic waste recycling events and brownfields grant opportunities.

ADOT’s Adopt a Highway officials will also be there to talk about the process for volunteers to adopt sections of Arizona highways for litter cleanup.

And Keep Arizona Beautiful officials will discuss their statewide litter prevention and beautification programs.

The free event is open to everyone. 

Bridge Replacement on SR 77 Begins Today

The Arizona Department of Transportation begins a project today (Thursday) to reconstruct the Dripping Springs Wash Bridge. The bridge is 13 miles north of Winkelman on State Route 77.

Work will be conducted on half the bridge at a time, with one lane regulated by a traffic signal. Work hours will be 7:am to 5:pm Monday through Thursday.

Motorists will experience short delays with narrowed traffic lanes, a reduced speed limit and wide load restrictions.

The $2 million project is scheduled for completion in July of 2014.

US 60 Rock Containment Project Begins October 15

A rock containment project on US 60 within the San Carlos and White Mountain Apache Reservations will begin on Tuesday, October 15. The boundaries are 35 miles north of Globe and about 18 miles south of Show Low.

The $1 million project includes repairing rock containment fences and support structures, rock scaling, minor pavement widening and resurfacing, grading excavation ditches and cleaning culverts.

The project will continue into January, when it will be shut down for the winter and resume in the spring of 2014.

Work hours will be 7:am to 5:pm Monday through Thursday. There will be total lane closures and one-way lane closures at different times during the project. Closures could last up to 30 minutes.

For more information call the project hotline at 1-855-712-8530. You can find out about the latest highway conditions around the state by dialing 5-1-1. Or visit www.az511.gov.

Street Restriping Begins Friday in Globe

A street restriping project starts in Globe on Friday. Work will take place on Mesquite Street, Cedar Street, Maple Street, Sixth Street, Hill Street, and Sycamore.

The work is part of a highway safety improvement project. It consists of restriping certain local roads and crosswalks in Globe, Payson, Sedona, Flagstaff, Cottonwood, and various locations in Apache County.

Work continues through Tuesday between 7:am and 5:pm.

For more information call the ADOT project hotline at 1-855-712-8530.

Emergency Road Work on SR 188

An emergency road closure or long delay could affect travel today (Thursday) on State Route 188 just east of Roosevelt.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is assisting Salt River Project with the removal of a large rock which is attached to a retention line supporting a power pole on an embankment above and next to the highway.

For more information call the project hotline at 1-855-712-8530.

Paving Begins Tuesday on US 70 Between Peridot and Bylas

Paving begins Tuesday on Highway 70 between Peridot and Bylas.

Work hours are sunrise to sunset Monday through Thursday.

Drivers should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

For more information call the project hotline at 1-855-712-8530.

For the latest highway conditions around the state, dial 5-1-1 on your telephone or visit www.azdot.gov .

Paving on US 70 East of Globe Begins May 14

The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin repaving four miles of US 70 between Peridot and Bylas  on Tuesday (May 14). The work is expected to be completed in late summer.

The $1.8 million project includes removing a layer of the existing pavement and repaving the roadway; asphalt improvements along the shoulder; and installation of a guardrail and new pavement markings.

Work hours will be sunrise to sunset.  Drivers should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

For more information about this project call the project hotline at 1-855-712-8530.

To stay up to date with the latest highway conditions around the state, dial 5-1-1 on your telephone or visit www.az511.gov

Highway Maintenance on Wednesday at Apache Gold

The Arizona Department of Transportation will perform maintenance work on US 70 at the Apache Gold

Casino entrance on Wednesday (May 1). Crews will be repaving two short sections of highway on both sides of the casino entrance.

Work hours are 7:am to 5:pm Wednesday.

For more information call the project hotline at 1-855-712-8530.

Roads to Lakes in White Mountains Now Open

The Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened several highways in the White Mountains that are closed each winter after the first snowfall.

State Route 261 between Eagar and Big Lake is now open. State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake, and State Route 473 between State Route 260 and Hawley Lake have also been reopened.

ADOT to Replace Crosswalk Signals

The Arizona Department of Transportation is replacing nearly 1,000 crosswalk signals in seven southern Arizona counties.

The 92 pedestrian crossing signals in Globe, Miami and Claypool will be updated beginning Monday, April 15. The work to replace a module inside the signal boxes should only take about 15 minutes for each one so no travel restrictions are expected to occur while the work is being done.

The new signals will have a digital count down clock instead of  the images telling the pedestrian to walk or wait.

Some White Mountain Highways to Close for the Winter

Drivers who travel through Arizona’s high country  need to be aware of some annual road closures as the winter season begins. Some highways in the White Mountains are closed each winter due to the significant amount of snowfall.

State Route 473 to Hawley Lake will be closed beginning this Thursday (November 15).

State Route 261 between Big Lake and State Route 260 will close on December 17.

State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake will also close on December 17.

Maintenance Work on US 60

The Arizona Department of Transportation has scheduled maintenance work this week for US 60 from Top of the World to Miami.

On Wednesday and Thursday  (October 31 and November 1), ADOT crews will apply a coat of rejuvenating oil to the roadway surface to preserve and protect the pavement.

Work hours are 8:am to 5:pm. Flaggers and pilot cars will guide motorists through the work zones.

Drivers should expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

Wednesday is International Walk to School Day

Tomorrow  (Wednesday) is International Walk to School Day. Kids from around Arizona, and around the world, will participate in the event that encourages school children of all ages to walk or bike to school and develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

This year more than 160 Arizona schools and nearly 50,000 Arizona students will participate.

Many schools around Arizona are coordinating their own Walk to School Day events this year by using federal funds they received through the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School grant program. 

Since 2007, ADOT has provided more than $15 million to schools and communities for infrastructure projects and creative educational programs.

Schools, school districts, municipalities, tribal communities and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for reimbursement grants administered by ADOT.

For information, visit  www.azdot.gov.