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Arizona motorists have been crossing the Salt River via this scenic bridge along State Route 288 in Gila County since 1920. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Cline: Here’s the other Salt River bridge
Do us a favor and pick a bridge — any bridge — across the Salt River. Which one came to mind? Maybe along Interstate 10 near Sky Harbor International Airport? more
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Halikowski: It’s risky business in work zones for both crews and drivers
It’s got to be one of the worst phone calls to receive as a state Department of Transportation director. To find out you have an injured employee or, even worse, a fatality in a work zone — something that is totally preventable if people are driving safely through a work zone. more
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Officials announced the reopening of State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake in the White Mountains, pictured, along with other routes in the area. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Rookhuyzen: Spring has sprung, which means you can again travel these roads
Snow melting. Flowers growing. The swallows returning to Capistrano. All signs of spring finally returning after months of winter. In the world of transportation, there is another unmistakable sign that warmer weather is here to stay: The annual reopening of state highways in northern Arizona. more
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The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends making special preparations whenever traveling in Arizona during hot weather. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Nintzel: Prepare for highway trips as Arizona transitions to warmer weather
The annual transition is underway. As April arrives, many Arizonans start to deal with the reality that winter weather is long gone and pleasant spring temperatures will make way for the “hot stuff.” more
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Improvements on Jomax Parkway from Loop 303 to Vistancia Boulevard began Sunday night, Apr. 4. Construction will continue through Thursday night, Apr. 8.
Here are 2 north Peoria construction projects residents should know about
There are a couple construction projects residents in north Peoria should know about. more
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Arizona Department of Transportation crews work on the Meteor Crater and Two Guns bridge deck replacement and rehabilitation project on Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Merrill: Zipper merge eases traffic — and your dilemmas
Does merging on the highway pose a dilemma for you? more
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Carpenter: Get creative with the ADOT Safety Message Contest
Remember when your teachers would tell you to “put your thinking caps on” before an activity? more
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A portion of the Bush fire burns through the Tonto National Forest on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, as seen from Apache Junction. [The Associated Press]
Cline: This year let’s give firefighters a break
Fire season may be getting an early start this year. more
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Afternoon traffic motors along Loop 101 beneath 75th Avenue in north Glendale on March 16.
While Valley freeways deteriorate, choosing between surface treatment options becomes critical
This is a story about miles and miles of deteriorating Valley freeways, quality of life in north Glendale, a “crisis,” and hundreds of millions of dollars. more
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Dallas Hammit
Hammit: Driving safety home — how to prepare for your next road trip
Spring break is coming up for students across Arizona, and while it’s certainly going to be different than in recent years, many Arizona residents may still be planning to travel on our state’s highways. more
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Queen Creek gets $1.8 million to upgrade traffic signals
Queen Creek’s town staff was successful in obtaining a $1.8 million dollar grant from Maricopa Association of Governments to upgrade the Town’s older traffic signal detection … more
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ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while work is underway.
Eastbound I-10 lane restricted Feb. 22-25 at Gila River Bridge south of Chandler
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time when eastbound Interstate 10 is restricted at the Gila River Bridge, south of Chandler, from 9 a.m. … more
Laurie Merrill
Merrill: Measuring slopes to prevent landslides in rural Arizona
Arizona’s mountainous terrain is as beautiful to look at as it is to drive through, but keeping dirt from those slopes off roadways can pose a technical challenge. more
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David Rookhuyzen
‘C’ is for new cameras along Loop 303
Being the transportation geeks that we are, we get excited about a lot of things: Box culverts, Bid-Wells, bridge girders, etc. And that’s just the Bs! But if we moved down into the Cs, we find something else that makes us excited that we think you will like too: cameras. more
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The State Route 24 extension project is underway in east Mesa.
Pair of East Valley freeway projects in early construction stages
Initial construction is underway on two East Valley freeway projects designed to open more travel options for drivers in the east Mesa, Queen Creek, Apache Junction and south Gilbert areas. Crews … more
[Courtesy of ADOT]
ADOT: Join today’s meeting on future of L-101/75th Avenue interchange
I’m familiar with the 75th Avenue interchange along Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) in the northwest Valley. Not because I live in the area. I have a friend who did and he always roped me into hauling off junk because I owned a pickup truck. more
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The Pinal County Board of Supervisors preferred alignment for the North-South Corridor is highlighted in green.
3 alignments considered for North-South Corridor, all beginning in Apache Junction
When the Arizona Department of Transportation this summer announces its preferred alignment for a North-South Corridor from Apache Junction to Interstate 10 near Eloy, Pinal County supervisors hope … more
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Snow falls on a roadway near Flagstaff in this webcam image. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Harding: If you’re planning on playing in the snow, leave prepared
One of the great things about Arizona is snow is just an hour or two away by vehicle. But it’s important to resist the urge to just jump in the car and go instead of leaving prepared. more
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John Halikowski
Halikowski: Extending driver license renewals for older adults
For many of us, thinking about renewing our driver license rarely crosses our mind. Sure, we update it with a new address when we move, and some change their name after getting married, but the first time most of us will actually renew our driver license is when we turn 65 years old. more
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The Arizona Department of Transportation’s priority planning advisory committee met Dec. 15 and voted to recommend spending $30,000 for staff and $155,000 for a consultant for the new project in Gold Canyon.
Kings Ranch Road pedestrian beacon proposed at Sunrise Sky Drive
Setting aside $185,000 to plan for a pedestrian hybrid beacon at Kings Ranch Road at Sunrise Sky Drive in Gold Canyon will be considered Friday by the Arizona Department of Transportation … more
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