Infrastructure

Arizona officials have announced a major expansion project for Interstate 10, the busy freeway that connects Phoenix and Tucson. The plan aims to widen a heavily traveled 23-mile stretch of I-10 from two lanes to three, with construction expected to begin in 2025. This long-anticipated project is designed to alleviate congestion, improve safety, and support…

A construction worker died Monday at a Goodyear, Arizona site, prompting an ongoing recovery operation by local officials. Authorities responded to the location near Estrella Parkway and Van Buren Street after reports that a worker became trapped during an equipment-related incident. Investigators are now working to determine the exact cause of the accident, and recovery…

PHOENIX – A pavement improvement project is underway along the primary highway route between Phoenix and Las Vegas. Worn asphalt is being replaced along 13 miles of US 93 northwest of Wickenburg, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Most of the work on the $27.5 million project will be done overnight Mondays-Fridays. However, the…

The highway had been closed for the last two weeks due to the White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires in northern Arizona. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — US Route 89A in northern Arizona has reopened after being closed for the last two weeks due to two wildfires burning in the surrounding area.  The Arizona Department of Transportation…

A key highway in northern Arizona has reopened after being closed due to destructive wildfires near the Grand Canyon. The fires, named Dragon and Bravo, forced closures and evacuations as they burned thousands of acres, threatening local communities and disrupting travel in the region. Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blazes, and improved conditions have…

THATCHER — With more development coming to the Town of Thatcher, which could necessitate a new traffic light and a slight re-alignment of U.S. Highway 70 near First Avenue, the Town Council was asked to weigh in on the highway’s speed limit. “There’s been some concern that the 45 (miles per hour) through all the…

From job applications to telehealth appointments, virtual classrooms, and staying in touch with loved ones — the internet isn’t just useful, it’s essential. But for thousands of Arizonans, reliable access to it has been anything but guaranteed.In fact, hundreds of thousands of Arizonans don’t have access to home internet, according to US Census data. Many…

Traffic deaths on Arizona roads declined for the second year in a row in 2024, but state officials say the numbers remain unacceptably high and largely preventable.According to the 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report released July 9, 1,228 people died in traffic crashes last year — a 6.12% decrease from the 1,308 fatalities…