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Phoenix area sees no mainline freeway closures; however, a ramp widening project will close the eastbound Loop 101 to southbound State Route 51 ramp for the weekend.
Waymo expands its autonomous vehicle service to Phoenix freeways, encountering mixed reactions from locals over safety, though backed by rigorous testing and aligned with speed regulations.
Lake Havasu City honored Veterans with a parade and closed City offices, maintaining essential services and regular waste pickups. Traffic was rerouted for the event.
Road work on Sabino Canyon Park Road will cause intermittent closures between Retreat Road and Middle Sabino Road until May 2026. Detours are provided, and patience is advised for commuters.
ADOT announced a new southbound lane on Loop 101 in Scottsdale, part of a $108M project aimed at traffic capacity and safety. The lane opened Nov. 10, with more upgrades due in spring.
A driver suffered a medical issue from bee stings, causing a fatal collision with a pedestrian in Mesa. Both were hospitalized; the pedestrian died. Investigation ongoing.
US 60 eastbound lanes in Mesa reopened after an early morning multi-vehicle crash near Stapley Drive. Traffic was diverted, with westbound lanes unaffected.
ADOT announced the winners of its 2025 Safety Message Contest. Over 3,700 votes were cast, with top slogans aimed at promoting road safety due to be displayed on Dynamic Message Signs across Arizona.
Weekend freeway closures in Phoenix for improvement projects include Southbound Loop 101, Westbound Loop 202, Eastbound Loop 202, and Southbound I-17; detours advised.
ADOT has completed a $9.8 million expansion of State Route 69 in Prescott, AZ, adding a third lane and a raised median to enhance capacity and safety.
SR 288 near Roosevelt Lake, Arizona, will have daytime closures on Nov. 12-13 for culvert repair due to storm damage, per ADOT, affecting travelers to Young with a lengthy detour.
Bay Area drivers to expect delays due to Arizona freeway closures for improvements from October 31 to November 3.
ADOT completed a $7.3 million pavement rehabilitation on State Route 377 in Northern Arizona, improving 20 miles of highway and minimizing travel disruption.
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