By Peter Corbett / ADOT Communications The annual migration of adventurous tourists and rim-to-rim hikers begins next week when State Route 67 and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park reopen for the season. The 43-mile highway from US 89A at Jacob Lake opens on Tuesday, May15. The North Rim, at an elevation of 8,200 … Read more
By Doug Pacey / ADOT Communications May is filled with celebrations. Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day Weekend and graduation parties are highlights for many. In Arizona, May also sees more impairment-related crashes than any other month. Many variables affect this, but long the holiday weekend and various celebrations are contributing factors. ADOT doesn’t … Read more
How do we get such thick pavement to handle heavy traffic? This is how. First new I-10 pavement being set in Eloy this morning. pic.twitter.com/E6DxiIiToF — Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 8, 2018 By Steve Elliott / ADOT Communications It’s a milestone day for ADOT’s project widening several miles of I-10 between Picacho and Eloy. Crews are … Read more
By Mary J. Currie / ADOT Communications Evelyn Oneil, a Marine mom and a community servant to the core, is the volunteer behind a State Route 79 Adopt a Highway sign north of Florence reading: In Honor OfBRODIE JAY DENOWU S MarineI had the pleasure of speaking with Evie when she contacted me to learn whether her … Read more
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By Ryan Harding / ADOT Communications Those looking to escape the summer heat will soon have a smoother ride to Flagstaff. The Arizona Department of Transportation is starting a project that will replace pavement along Interstate 17 northbound in higher reaches approaching Flagstaff, addressing damage the highway takes from winter freeze-thaw cycles, snowplowing and commercial vehicles. … Read more
By Tom Herrmann / ADOT Communications For most of us, the only time we worry about propane is when we’re lighting the backyard grill. And there isn’t much to worry about, provided you follow some simple safety rules. It’s a different story when trucks are involved. A propane leak on a truck, such as one crossing … Read more
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By Peter Corbett / ADOT Communications Motorists in northeastern Arizona may notice an unusual number of vintage cars later this week when road-trippers show up for the 31st annual Route 66 Fun Run from Seligman to Kingman and Topock. These city of Kingman photos show how the event has looked in previous years. The Historic Route 66 Association of … Read more
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