TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — If you are one of the thousands of Arizonans that are hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend you are looking at a smooth ride ahead as Arizona Department of Transportation has announced there will be no scheduled closures on state highways.Starting on May 24, ADOT and associated contractors…
Broadband infrastructure may be the latest public utility connecting homes and businesses, but it’s also foundational to the emergence of “smart roads” and autonomous vehicles (AVs).Much of the discussion around broadband expansion has been focused, appropriately, on connecting large swaths of the nation with no Internet or less-than-stellar infrastructure. But, technology panelists said Wednesday, the…
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 … [wpts_spin]{Read|See} the {entire|full} article {on|about} infrastructure development in Arizona, or, read more news about {Arizona real estate investing|real estate investing…
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…