The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking bids to build 34 new EV charging stations across Arizona highways. This second phase expands the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure to include non-interstate routes.

The Maricopa City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pinal County to provide $50 million in local funding for the State Route 347 widening. The partnership secures nearly $400 million in total investment and guarantees the long-awaited highway expansion from I-10 to northern Maricopa.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is funding critical upgrades at community airports statewide, including new helicopter landing zones, taxiways, and runway lighting. These improvements enhance public safety, reduce delays, and support Arizona’s economy through aviation.

Drivers should note the daytime closure on Heritage Gateway in Marana for important traffic signal installation work.

The Maricopa City Council approved a $2 million intersection redesign at North Maricopa Road and West Honeycutt Avenue to improve traffic flow near Maricopa High School and Exceptional Community Hospital. The project will add new signals, ADA-accessible ramps, and better access to South Bridge Marketplace while supporting traffic from incoming commercial development.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will close US 60 between Superior and Miami from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily as part of a bridge replacement project. A detour through Winkelman via SR 77 and SR 177 will add about an hour of travel time.

Raymond Hernandez was arrested in Phoenix after allegedly stealing his brother’s identity to replace a suspended Arizona driver license dating back to 2019. The arrest followed a years-long ADOT investigation that uncovered identity theft, forgery, and outstanding warrants.

A new study reveals major transportation gaps in Pinal County, leaving seniors and people with disabilities without reliable evening, weekend, or rural transit options. County leaders are considering solutions like extended service hours, microtransit, and volunteer driver programs to meet growing mobility needs.