ADOT marks the centennial with publication of Arizona’s Transportation History

PHOENIX – As Arizona gets ready to mark its centennial, the Arizona Department of Transportation takes a look back on the state’s history of transportation with a new report from the ADOT Research Center, titled Arizona’s Transportation History. The publication divides the timeline of our highway system into several distinct periods, dating all the way [...]

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On February 13th, 2012, posted in: Announcements by

Pavement work scheduled today and tomorrow on SR 89A

Drivers can expect up to 15 minute delays during work hours The Arizona Department of Transportation will apply a seal coat to the pavement on State Route 89A from Larry Caldwell Drive to Granite Dells Parkway starting today (Feb. 9) through Friday (Feb. 10) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seal coat will prevent [...]

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On February 9th, 2012, posted in: Announcements by

ADOT adopts national road signage standards

PHOENIX – Whether you are driving along a busy highway, traveling on a rural dirt road or cruising along a bicycle trail, all public roads share a common bond – traffic signs provide guidance and are constantly evolving to keep up with changing traffic needs. With that in mind, the Arizona Department of Transportation has [...]

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On January 30th, 2012, posted in: Announcements by

Interstate 17 closure at Cordes Junction rescheduled from Monday to Tuesday night

Blasting rescheduled due to weather. Interstate 17 will be closed in both directions for up to 30 minutes at 11 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 24) as crews perform blasting operations near Big Bug Creek along I-17 in Cordes Junction, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The blasting, originally scheduled for Monday night, was rescheduled due [...]

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On January 24th, 2012, posted in: Announcements by

Interstate 17 closed for 30 minutes at Cordes Junction late Monday night

 Interstate 17 will be closed in both directions for up to 30 minutes at 11 p.m. Monday (Jan. 23) as crews perform blasting operations near Big Bug Creek along I-17 in Cordes Junction, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The on-ramp from State Route 69 to southbound I-17 will also be closed.  Additionally, the [...]

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On January 19th, 2012, posted in: Announcements by

New road alignments at Cordes Junction traffic interchange starting Thursday, December 29th

Traffic will be directed onto detours on southbound I-17and northbound and southbound SR 69 Drivers passing through the Interstate 17/State Route 69 traffic interchange in Cordes Junction will be shifted onto detours on southbound I-17 and northbound and southbound SR 69 beginning Thursday night (Dec. 29) (see attached map). The detours will provide a safe [...]

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On December 29th, 2011, posted in: Announcements by

Call 511 for Highway Conditions

Before heading out on the roads this holiday season, dial 511 for up-to-date highway conditions or log on to their web page at http://www.az511.gov/adot/files/.  Allow yourself plenty of time and obey all traffic postings. Happy Holidays.

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On November 30th, 2011, posted in: Announcements by