Prescott AZ (June 15, 2012)– *UPDATE* READ THE COMMENTS SECTION FOR LATEST NEWS* The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin work to repave nine miles of Interstate 17 between Middle Verde Road in Camp Verde and State Route 179 (Sedona turnoff) on Sunday evening, July 1. The $4.2 million project on I-17 (mileposts 290-299) will include the removal of a layer of the existing pavement,... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 28, 2012)  – Arizona Interstate 17 and its frontage roads are scheduled to be closed over two weekends in early June 2012 as crews set the spans for a new pedestrian bridge just north of Jomax Road. The closings will be during the night and in one direction at a time to lessen impact on interstate travelers. What to expect: ● Northbound Interstate 17 closed between Happy Valley... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 25, 2012) — Blowing dust and reduced visibility are currently being reported by drivers in regions across the state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation and the National Weather Service. Drivers are urged to be extra cautious as they head out on this Memorial Day Weekend.  The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory until 8 p.m. today. Strong... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 1, 2012) – Whether driving, biking or even walking, our state highway system is used every day as a means of transportation. As Arizona continues to sharpen its focus on multimodal options, the Arizona Department of Transportation is constantly planning for better transportation solutions, including updating our Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Much has changed since the Bicycle and... 

Prescott AZ (April 29, 2012) – The following late night closures and restrictions will be in place on Arizona Interstate 17 at Cordes Junction this week as crews perform paving operations and striping work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation: ● Monday night (April 30) from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. a right lane closure will occur on northbound I-17. ● Thursday night (May 3) between... 

PHOENIX AZ (April 23, 2012) – Most people killed in highway work zones are drivers and or their passengers, not workers who must remain prepared for hazardous situations when building or maintaining Arizona roadways. The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking drivers to understand the life and death challenges associated with work zones. The message is being delivered during the annual... 

Sedona AZ (April 21, 2012) – Construction along Sedona Arizona State Route 89A from Dry Creek Road to Airport Road continues next week, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The $4.3 million project includes the installation of roadway lighting, a new traffic signal at Andante Drive, and roadway resurfacing from Arroyo Piñon to just west of State Route 179. Crews will continue... 

Phoenix AZ (April 13, 2012) – Late night closures and restrictions will be in place on Arizona Interstate 17 at Cordes Junction for the week of April 15 through April 20, 2012 as crews perform bridge work and construct a new detour, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation: ● Sunday night, April 15, 2012 between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. northbound Arizona I-17 will be closed intermittently... 

Phoenix AZ (April 9, 2012) – Overnight work at I-17 and State Route 69 junction in Cordes Junction is scheduled this week by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Southbound lane restrictions on Arizona I-17 and intermittent stops on State Route 69 during work hours will result. Plan accordingly.  The Arizona Department of Transportation will continue overnight work on the Cordes Junction... 

Sedona AZ (April 2, 2012) – The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will repair highway safety guard rails on southbound Interstate 17 from Mile Posts 245 to 248, south of the Sunset Point Rest Area, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The work will require the southbound right lane to be closed during work hours to provide a safe work zone for maintenance crews. In addition,...