CYMPO News and Notices
Look out for wildlife when traveling in Arizona’s high country
Animal-related crashes spike in June PHOENIX – It’s a traffic call heard too often this time of year inside the control room at the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations Center: “Car versus deer.” From sunset to sunup, it’s not uncommon for a dozen...
Lane restrictions on State Route 89 in Prescott between Deep Well Ranch Road and State Route 89A scheduled to begin Friday, June 15
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for lane restrictions on State Route 89 in Prescott between Deep Well Ranch Road and State Route 89A beginning Friday, June 15 and remaining in place until June 2019. Contractors are scheduled to...
ADOT: I-17 wrong-way vehicle alert system holds promise
Technology being studied to reduce risks with often-impaired drivers A loud horn sounds in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations Center. That alarm signals a possible detection of a wrong-way vehicle by one of the thermal cameras watching the...
Lane closures planned on State Route 69 in Prescott Valley
Drivers should plan for delays and allow extra travel time The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 69 Stoneridge Drive to Heather Heights (mileposts 290 and 296) while pavement...
Overnight lane closures planned on Interstate 17 north of Black Canyon City
Drivers should plan for delays and allow extra travel time The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane closures on north- and southbound Interstate 17 from north of Black Canyon City to Bloody Basin Road (mileposts 245 to milepost 259)...
Lane closures planned on State Route 69 in Mayer
Drivers should plan for delays and allow extra travel time The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 69 from Cordes Junction to north of Mining Trail Road (milepost 263 to milepost...
ADOT works with Historic Route 66 community as bridge project nears
Seligman will be accessible from I-40 throughout 10-month improvement Connection with Interstate 40 is the lifeblood of a Historic Route 66 town like Seligman, where many tourists drop in for a taste of those neon-lit days gone by. That’s why the Arizona Department of...
Plan for slow travel on state routes in Prescott Valley and Chino Valley Monday, June 4, and Thursday, June 7
Oversized load could cause delays; allow extra time The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for delays on State Routes 69, 89 and 89A in Prescott Valley and Chino Valley from 5 to 7 a.m. Monday, June 4, and Thursday, June 7. An oversized load...
Hot weather can mean more tire “gators” on highways
Drivers should pay attention, be alert to possible tread debris The word likely makes you think of a state like Florida, but Arizona highway drivers should stay alert for “gators” on the highway, especially with summer upon us. Gator is the nickname given to tire...
ADOT and GEICO encourage motorists to use Safe Phone Zones
Make the safe choice as Memorial Day kicks off summer travel season With Memorial Day weekend kicking off the summer travel season, don’t make the potentially fatal mistake of driving while texting, surfing the web, using apps and engaging in other distractions on...