New fiber-optic communication infrastructure going into major Arizona roadways will do more than bring high-speed Internet to homes and businesses — it will enable vehicle connectivity in a state that has become a testbed for autonomous vehicle deployments.The project, a partnership among the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the Arizona Commerce Authority and eX2 Technology…
Listen to this article Bill is a veteran living in Arizona and is just one of the 522,000 Affordable Connectivity Program subscribers across the state. He said the benefit helped keep him connected to the internet, but he will lose online access if this program is not renewed. “As a veteran, losing the internet would…
A popular Arizona highway will be closed three times a week starting May 15.U.S. 60 will be closed between Miami and Superior while work crews do rock blasting, which is necessary to replace Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a news release.ADOT said the blasting schedule was designed…
TUCSON — Southeastern Arizona will have a chance to offer in-person comments on Arizona Department of Transportation’s five-year construction plan before the comment period ends. The State Transportation Board will hold a public meeting on the proposed plan Friday, May 17, in Tucson, starting at 9 a.m. Those who can’t travel can participate via teleconference…
PHOENIX – Anticipating smoky conditions from a prescribed fire, officials plan to close a section of State Route 87 in northern Arizona on Friday. The closure will cover both directions of SR 87 between State Route 260 and Lake Mary Road, a 12-mile stretch north of Payson, starting at 6 a.m. Detour options include SR…
Drivers on the I-10 and I-17 in the Phoenix area will have more roadwork to plan around starting this Mother’s Day weekend.Two construction projects are set to begin on Friday in the Valley, affecting …
ST. GEORGE — The interstate near the Virgin River Gorge’s southern end is once again clear for motorists thanks to the conclusion of the Bridge No. 1 project near Littlefield, Arizona.The Arizona Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the reconstruction of the Virgin River No. 1 bridge has ended. It is now fully open to…
ST. GEORGE — The interstate near the Virgin River Gorge’s southern end is once again clear for motorists thanks to the conclusion of the Bridge No. 1 project near Littlefield, Arizona. The Virgin River Bridge No. 1 Project, rebuilding of the bridge in full swing near Beaver Dam, Arizona, Aug. 4, 2022 | Photo courtesy…
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona is seeing a disturbing trend on our roads. ADOT’s latest data shows there were nearly 1,300 traffic deaths in 2022, and a spokesperson said they expect numbers to rise.The federal government requires every state to have a new Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) every five years. ADOT’s 2024 SHSP will focus…
PHOENIX – Part of the highway between metro Phoenix and Payson was closed for several hours Tuesday after a fatal crash, authorities said. The crash occurred on northbound State Route 87 at milepost 215, about 15 miles north of Bush Highway, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. UPDATE: All lanes are blocked. — Arizona…