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Virtual public meeting slated for ADOT Electric Vehicle Plan

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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

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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

Plan for alternating east- and westbound Interstate 40 ramp closures at A-1 Mountain Road (Exit 190) in Flagstaff June 20 – 21

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following alternating east- and westbound Interstate 40 intermittent ramp closures at the A-1 Mountain Road interchange (exit 190) from 6 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Monday, June 20, and Tuesday, June 21, while crews complete final striping work:

Eastbound I-40 on- and off-ramps closure at A-1 Mountain Road (exit 190):

Detour to A-1 Mountain Road: Eastbound I-40 traffic accessing A-1 Mountain Road will be detoured to Exit 191 to turn around and travel west to access A-1 Mountain Road.
Detour from A-1 Mountain Road: Drivers on A-1 Mountain Road who want to travel eastbound on I-40 will first travel west on I-40 to Hughes Avenue (Exit 185- Bellemont) to turn around and proceed eastbound on I-40.

Westbound I-40 on- and off-ramps at A-1 Mountain Road (exit 190):

Detour to A-1 Mountain Road: Westbound I-40 drivers accessing A-1 Mountain Road will be detoured to Hughes Avenue (Exit 185-Bellemont) to turn around and travel east on I-40 to access A-1 Mountain Road.
Detour from A-1 Mountain Road: Drivers on A-1 Mountain Road who want to travel westbound on I-40 will first travel east on I-40 and then take Route 66-Exit 191 to turn around and proceed westbound on I-40.

Drivers should proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and watch for construction personnel and equipment.

The bridge replacement project is approximately 5 miles west of the junction with Interstate 17 in Flagstaff. For more information, visit https://azdot.gov/i40-A1-Mountain

Plan for Interstate 40 on-ramp closure near Flagstaff May 25

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The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for closure of the on-ramp to westbound Interstate 40 from Business 40 (Route 66) on Wednesday, May 25, as crews perform pavement repairs.

Drivers should be prepared to use Flagstaff Ranch Road to access westbound I-40 during the on-ramp closure from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flaggers will assist with traffic control.

Plan for lane restrictions on SR 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff May 10-12

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The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for daytime lane restrictions on State Route 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff starting Tuesday, May 10, as crews perform guardrail repairs north of Grasshopper Point.

The following restrictions are in place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, through Thursday, May 12:

  • SR 89A will be restricted to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel at various locations between mileposts 376 and 384.
    Flaggers will assist drivers through the work zone.
  • A 14-foot vehicle width limit will be in place.
  • Drivers should be prepared to stop, proceed with caution and watch for maintenance personnel and equipment.

As a reminder, portions of SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon are currently reduced to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel between Pumphouse Wash Bridge and Oak Creek Vista (roughly between mileposts 387 and 390) as part of the SR 89A Oak Creek Canyon Improvements project that is underway.

Intermittent closures of State Route 89A near Pumphouse Wash bridge May 2

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The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers, area residents and businesses that a 3-mile section of State Route 89A in Oak Creek Canyon will be intermittently closed overnight on Monday, May 2.

SR 89A will be closed intermittently to traffic through the switchback portion of the roadway between the Pumphouse Wash Bridge and Oak Creek Vista (approximately between mileposts 387 – 390).

The 15-minute, non-consecutive full closures will occur twice per hour from 9 p.m. Monday, May 2 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 3.

Drivers should be prepared to stop and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while the overnight closures are in place.

The restrictions are needed so crews can place traffic-control barriers on the roadway for the SR 89A Oak Creek Canyon Improvements project, which includes rockfall mitigation, erosion control and a bridge rehabilitation.

Please visit azdot.gov/SR89A for additional project information

Plan for 40-day closure of A-1 Mountain Road Bridge over Interstate 40 in Flagstaff scheduled for May 2 – June 10

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for an extended closure of the A-1 Mountain Road Bridge over Interstate 40 (exit 190) from midnight Monday, May 2, to 11 p.m. Friday, June 10, as work continues on the bridge replacement project.

  • DETOUR TO A-1 MOUNTAIN ROAD: Drivers traveling eastbound on I-40 traffic will take Exit 191 to turn around and travel westbound on I-40 to access A-1 Mountain Road.
  • DETOUR TO EASTBOUND I-40: Drivers on A-1 Mountain Road will first travel west on I-40 and exit Hughes Avenue (Exit 185- Bellemont) to turn around and proceed eastbound on I-40.

Drivers should proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and watch for construction personnel and equipment.

For more information, visit https://azdot.gov/i40-A1-Mountain

Daytime lane restrictions on Interstate 40 at A-1 Mountain Road (Exit 191) in Flagstaff April 25 – 29

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on east- and westbound I-40 at A-1 Mountain Road (Exit 191) in Flagstaff.

The following restrictions will occur weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, April 25, through Friday, April 29:

  • I-40 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at A-1 Mountain Road (Exit 191).
  • The speed will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone.
  • A 16-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place.

The restrictions are needed for crews to deliver materials for the bridge replacement work scheduled for later this spring.

Drivers should proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and watch for construction personnel and equipment.

The bridge replacement project is approximately 5 miles west of the junction with Interstate 17 in Flagstaff. For more information, visit azdot.gov/i40-A1-Mountain.
I-40 A-1 Mt.

ADOT management of state vehicle fleet saves taxpayers $6 million

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PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation has saved taxpayers more than $6 million since taking over the management of fleet vehicles for more than 60 state agencies beginning in 2021.

The concept was first championed by Senator T.J. Shope (R-LD 8) and included in the overall state budget package approved by Governor Doug Ducey at the close of the 2021 legislative session. It gave ADOT the authority to consolidate the fleet and the agency began implementing standardized best management practices that reduce duplication, cut costs and improve processes. These practices align with the Arizona Management System introduced by the Governor in 2015.

With this consolidation, the state fleet operations follow the same uniform guidelines, including purchasing and preventative maintenance.

“The fleet consolidation effort is a win-win for taxpayers and the state,” ADOT Director John Halikowski said. “We are already witnessing savings by reducing the size of the state’s fleet, ordering in bulk and selling vehicles online. We are creating uniform guidelines and processes that will maximize resources and provide improved service to customers.”

To date, this effort has achieved a number of specific results:

  • Reduced underutilized assets including sedans, minivans, half-ton pickups and SUVs, saving more than $6 million.
  • Implemented a standardized vehicle replacement system.
  • Moved preventative maintenance schedules from 6,000 miles to 8,000 miles while following manufacturers’ guidelines.
  • Implemented a cost-savings statewide fleet tire policy.
  • Sold more than 1,000 vehicles for other state agencies since March 2020 and received on average 15% above Blue Book value.
  • Maximized vehicle replacement savings by leveraging the state’s vehicle order size.

For more information: azdot.gov

US 93 widening, SR 89A improvements among northern Arizona highway projects starting this year

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FLAGSTAFF – Expect additional highway improvements in northern Arizona this year as the Arizona Department of Transportation prepares to kick off projects along northern Arizona highways in 2022.

Among the most significant projects is the widening of US 93 just north of Wickenburg. The project will widen US 93 to a four-lane divided highway between Tegner Street and Wickenburg Ranch Way. This project is anticipated to be advertised this spring with construction anticipated to start before the end of the year. This continues ADOT’s decades-long effort to convert the entire stretch of US 93 from Wickenburg to the Nevada state line to a divided highway, improving safety.

Starting this year, ADOT will improve safety along SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon by combining three projects into one in order to better coordinate traffic impacts. These projects include rockfall mitigation, erosion control and rehabilitating the Pumphouse Wash Bridge. Drivers can expect restrictions and closures over the life of the project. ADOT will keep stakeholders informed of upcoming restrictions as we work to improve SR 89A.

In the spring, ADOT will start a bridge improvement project on the Interstate 40 A-1 Mountain interchange in Flagstaff. Crews will replace the bridge thereby extending the life of the interchange for the local community. A 40-day closure of A-1 Mountain Road over I-40 is scheduled for later this year as part of the project. ADOT will maintain access to the north of I-40 through detours and send notification in advance along with detour route information.

Later this year, ADOT will administer a long-awaited local project to build a traffic interchange at I-40 and Rancho Santa Fe Parkway in Kingman. The interchange will provide local access, accommodate current and future growth in east Kingman and alleviate congestion at the Andy Devine Avenue exit.

Southbound I-17 south of Flagstaff will receive new pavement this year undoing years of damage from winter weather. The project to replace pavement will stretch from Flagstaff south to milepost 312 at the Coconino County line. This same section of highway in the northbound direction was repaved a few years ago.

Also, crews will return to complete the following projects that started last year:

  • The replacement of I-40 bridges over Business 40 in west Flagstaff
  • Paving of 10 miles on I-40 between I-17 and Walnut Canyon Road in east Flagstaff
  • Paving of 11 miles of US 60 and SR 260 in Show Low
  • The replacement of I-40 bridges at Pineveta Draw near Ash Fork

Crews will also continue installing fiber optic conduit along I-17 south of Flagstaff to bring broadband internet to rural Arizona communities. A new project placing conduit from the McGuireville Rest Area south to the community of Anthem will begin this year.