ADOT to host in-person public meeting March 8, in Flagstaff to receive input on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will host an in-person public meeting to share details and receive input from the public on the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which will set ADOT’s priorities and vision for Arizona’s transportation system over the next 25 years.

The meeting will be held:

Wednesday, March 8, from 5:30 – 7 p.m., formal presentation at 6 p.m.
Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth Street, Flagstaff AZ

To learn more about the plan visit www.adot2050plan.com.

For a full list of our public meeting opportunities, including a virtual option and Telefone Town Hall, follow this link.

The public’s input will be used, along with data about anticipating funding sources and future system needs, to develop the LRTP recommendations. ACCOMMODATIONS: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Persons who require a reasonable accommodation based on language or disability should contact Nancy Becerra at 623.695.7411 or ngbecerra@azdot.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the accommodation.

Plan for westbound I-40 lane restrictions near Williams August 9-12

WILLIAMS – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists to plan for daytime lane restrictions on westbound Interstate 40 near Williams from Tuesday, August 9, through Friday, August 12, as work begins on a pavement life extension project.
Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction personnel while the following restrictions are in place daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

  • Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane of traffic between mileposts 157 – 155.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph in the work zone.

The project will improve the condition of an 11-mile stretch of I-40 between the East Ash Fork interchange and Devil Dog Road. Final completion is anticipated in late fall of 2022.

Overnight lane restrictions on State Route 89A (Milton Road) in Flagstaff August 7-12

FLAGSTAFF – The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for overnight lane restrictions on State Route 89A (known locally as Milton Road) in Flagstaff during the final stages of work on a pavement rehabilitation project.

Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zones with caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment while the following restrictions are in place daily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Sunday night, August 7, and ending Friday morning, August 12:

  • Portions of north- and southbound SR 89A will be narrowed intermittently to one lane in each direction between Forest Meadows Street and Phoenix Avenue.
  • A vehicle width limit of 16 feet will be in place.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph.


The restrictions are needed as crews continue working on sidewalks, driveways and curb ramps. Crews have completed the most significant work on the project, which was to remove the existing pavement and replace it with new asphalt. For more information, visit the project web page.

Overnight full closures of State Route 89A Near Pumphouse Bridge

OAK CREEK CANYON – The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers and area residents and businesses to plan for overnight full closures of State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon weekdays from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Mondays through Fridays on Aug. 15-19 and Aug. 22-26.

Closures will begin each evening at 9 p.m. starting on Monday, Aug. 15, and the roadway will reopen each morning at 6 a.m.
SR 89A will be closed to all traffic traveling north from Sedona beginning at the Cave Springs Campground (milepost 386).
DETOUR: Drivers on SR 89A traveling north to Flagstaff will use State Route 179 to Interstate 17.
SR 89A will be closed to all traffic traveling south from Flagstaff beginning at the Oak Creek Vista Overlook (milepost 390).
DETOUR: Drivers on SR 89A traveling south to Sedona will use I-17 to SR 179.
8-foot vehicle width and 30-foot length restrictions remain in place 24/7 for the duration of the project.

The overnight closures are needed so crews can safely continue working on the SR 89A Oak Creek Canyon Improvements project, which includes rockfall mitigation, erosion control and bridge rehabilitation. When full closures are lifted the roadway will continue to be narrowed to one lane only through the work zone(s) with alternating north- and southbound travel.

National Highway Clean-Up Day September 17

PHOENIX – Whether you are an existing Adopt a Highway volunteer group or want to pitch-in for one day. This year National Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 17—only seven weeks away! The day is set aside for civic-minded individuals and organizations to unite for the purpose of reducing litter in their communities along state highways.

Mark your calendar and watch for a registration message and link to participate in the coming weeks. Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others civic-minded individuals requesting a one-day permit will have the opportunity to register for the cleanup later this month.

All groups participating are required to report litter totals within three days of the event. Last year 331 Adopt a Highway volunteers collected more than 1.3 tons of litter in one day. An amazing result from the efforts of caring Arizonans and visitors alike.

The Adopt a Highway team plans to visit as many volunteer groups around the state as logistics allow. If your clean up is along our route, we will contact you in advance of National Cleanup Day to coordinate details.

Thank you for considering National Cleanup Day as an opportunity to volunteer and help reduce litter along state highways.

Plan for daytime lane closure on southbound I-17 near Camp Verde Augugust 1-4

CAMP VERDE – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for a lane closure along Interstate 17 near Camp Verde, as a project to install fiber-optic cable continues.

Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment while the following daytime restrictions are in place from Monday, August 1, to Thursday, August 4:

  • Southbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane (right lane closed) from the Cornville Road to Middle Verde Road (mileposts 293-290) daily from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday morning, August 1, to Thursday evening, August 4.
  • A vehicle width limit of 16 feet will be in place.

For the most up-to-date information, visit az511.gov or call 511, except while driving.

ADOT is installing high-speed fiber optic infrastructure along 67 miles of I-17 between the McGuireville Rest Area (north of Camp Verde) and Anthem Way. Work is expected to continue through mid-2022, and will proceed along I-17 in segments of several miles per week. Crews are installing conduit and pull-box systems, fiber optic cables, node buildings and load centers. Learn more on the project website or call the ADOT Project Information Line at 855.712.8530.

Overnight lane restrictions on State Route 89A (Milton Road) in Flagstaff July 31-Aug. 5

FLAGSTAFF – The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for overnight lane restrictions on State Route 89A (known locally as Milton Road) in Flagstaff during the final stages of work on a pavement rehabilitation project.

Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zones with caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment while the following restrictions are in place daily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Sunday night, July 31, and ending Friday morning, Aug. 5:

  • Portions of north- and southbound SR 89A will be narrowed intermittently to one lane in each direction between Forest Meadows Street and Phoenix Avenue.
  • A vehicle width limit of 16 feet will be in place.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph.


The restrictions are needed as crews continue working on sidewalks, driveways and curb ramps. Crews have completed the most significant work on the project, which was to remove the existing pavement and replace it with new asphalt. For more information, visit the project web page.

Plan for overnight lane restrictions on State Route 89A (Milton Road) in Flagstaff July 10-15

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for overnight lane restrictions on State Route 89A (known locally as Milton Road) in Flagstaff during the final stages of work on a pavement rehabilitation project.

Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zones with caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment while the following restrictions are in place daily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Sunday night, July 10, and ending Friday morning, July 15:

  • Portions of north- and southbound SR 89A will be narrowed intermittently to one lane in each direction between Forest Meadows Street and Phoenix Avenue.
  • A vehicle width limit of 16 feet will be in place.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph.

The restrictions are needed as crews continue working on sidewalks, driveways and curb ramps. Crews have completed the most significant work on the project, which was to remove the existing pavement and replace it with new asphalt. For more information, visit the project web page.

Virtual public meeting slated for ADOT Electric Vehicle Plan

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has scheduled a virtual public meeting on Thursday, July 14, to provide information and gather input about the ADOT Electric Vehicle (EV) Plan currently being prepared. The event is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and can be accessed online or by phone.

The EV plan is being developed in response to funding made available through the recently-approved federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargers along alternative fuel corridors. In Arizona, those routes are currently identified as the state’s interstate highways and, if approved, $76 million would be available to begin implementing this project.

To participate:

  • 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14.
  • Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85853613254
  • By phone: +1 669 900 6833
  • Webinar ID: 858 5361 3254
  • For those unable to attend, the meeting will be recorded and posted to the ADOT Electric Vehicle Plan website.
  • There is also a survey to help guide the development of the statewide plan.

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AZEVPlan

Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AZEVPlanEspanol

For more information: azdot.gov/evplan

Plan for lane restrictions on Interstate 40 at the West Flagstaff Bridge July 8

FLAGSTAFF – Plan for lane restrictions on Interstate 40 at the West Flagstaff Bridge July 8
Drivers should use caution and allow extra travel time

Drivers in northern Arizona should plan for lane restrictions and travel delays on Interstate 40 while construction on the West Flagstaff Bridge replacement project (Exit 191) nears completion.

The following restrictions will occur from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8:

  • East- and westbound I-40 will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph.
  • A 16-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.

The restrictions are needed for crews to install rumble strips on the recently paved asphalt on the West Flagstaff Bridge Replacement project over Business 40, which connects the interstate to Historic Route 66 in west Flagstaff.

The project, which is about 3 miles west of the junction with Interstate 17, is anticipated to be completed by fall 2022. Learn more on the project web page: azdot.gov/I40WestFlagstaffBridge