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For Immediate Release: July 20, 2010

Contact: ADOT Media Relations

Phone: 800-949-8057

 

I-40 lane restrictions scheduled east of Kingman

Bridge maintenance work scheduled

 

KINGMAN – The Arizona Department of Transportation is starting a project to resurface the decks on three eastbound Interstate 40 bridges at the following locations:

 

Peacock Wash Bridge, three miles east of the junction of US 93

Big Sandy Wash Bridge, six miles east of the junction of US 93

Silver Springs Traffic Interchange, nine miles east of the junction of US 93.

 

The left eastbound lane on all three bridges will be closed on Thursday, July 22 to provide a safe work zone. The closure is scheduled to be in place until Aug. 20.

 

While ADOT strives to inform the public about planned roadway restrictions, during any construction project, unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Drivers are advised to visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1 for the most current information about restrictions statewide.

 

 
 
 
For Immediate Release: July 30, 2010
Contact: ADOT Media Relations
ADOT Media Line: 1.800.949.8057
 
ADOT Completes Reopening of First Five Rest Areas
Fifth area reopened in time for weekend travels
 
PHOENIX – Just in time for weekend trips, the Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened the last of five highway rest areas scheduled to be back open for travelers this week. With today’s opening of the San Simon Rest Area along I-10 near the New Mexico border, there is now a total of 10 rest areas open in Arizona.  Five of the open rest areas are along Interstate 10.
 
The northbound side of the Canoa Ranch Rest Area along I-19 south of Tucson reopened Thursday.
 
Rest areas at Sacaton (I-10), the southbound side of Canoa Ranch, Ehrenberg (I-10) and Meteor Crater (I-40) opened earlier this week.  Four more rest areas are expected to reopen this fall.
 
“As promised, ADOT has reopened five rest areas into our highway system for travelers across Arizona,” said ADOT Director John Halikowski.  “More rest areas will open in the coming months. ADOT is able to reopen these rest stops because we have made changes in our business practices to save money and transportation revenues have stabilized to continue on the budget roadmap laid out by the agency to address our public safety priorities.”
 
The remaining rest areas to be opened are: Bouse Wash (I-10), Hassayampa (US 60), Haviland (I-40) and McGuireville (I-17).
 
Four additional rest areas – Mazatzal (SR 87), Mohawk (I-8), Parks (I-40) and Salt River Canyon (US 60) – will remain closed due to serious repair issues.
 
Each year, Arizona spends about $320,000 per rest area for maintenance, electricity and water services. Funding for these facilities comes from the State Highway Fund, which is comprised of revenue from the state fuel tax and vehicle license tax.  Rest areas are required to be funded from the same ADOT budget source as critical public safety services, like snow removal, roadway maintenance and highway crash response.
 
Arizona continues to work toward a program to join forces with appropriate businesses adjoining highways to designate existing establishments as state-certified rest areas. Our state also continues to work with its Congressional delegation and other states to seek changes in federal law to allow for alternative funding strategies and the flexibility to use federal highway funds to support rest areas.
 
For more information on rest areas, including a map, visit:
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Bill Pederson
Community Relations Project Manager
Communication and Community Partnerships
Arizona Department of Transportation
206 S. 17th Avenue MD 118A
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone (602) 712-8069
Mobile (602) 320-1472
Media Line 1-800-949-8057
 

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For Immediate Release: June 10, 2010
Contact: ADOT Media Relations
ADOT Media Line: 1.800.949.8057
 
Highway Cyclists Help ADOT Create Bicycle Safety Plan
Get involved by taking survey on experiences, concerns
 
PHOENIX—As more people use two wheels instead of four to get around, the Arizona Department of Transportation is developing a Bicycle Safety Action Plan to help keep cyclists safe on Arizona’s highways. The goal is to reduce the number of bicycle crashes with motor vehicles and improve safety for both cyclists and drivers. 
 
One of the most important steps in creating the Bicycle Safety Action Plan is to document the perspectives, concerns and input from the cycling community. All residents of Arizona are invited to participate and complete a survey about bicycle safety. The results of the survey will serve as valuable feedback in identifying important bicycle safety issues and will help establish goals and objectives for the Bicycle Safety Action Plan.
 
“We want to hear from the cycling community about safety concerns when biking along Arizona's highways,” said Michael Sanders, ADOT’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. “Feedback from users is critical to improve highway safety for everyone and also to provide input on specific locations around the state that concern cyclists.”
 
The survey asks cyclists about their level of biking experience and comfort level, where they like to bike, and their suggestions for improving bicycle riding and safety along the state highway system. The survey results, along with an analysis of crash data over the past five years, will help shape the Bicycle Safety Action Plan. The plan is expected to be in place in 2011.
 
A link to the survey can be found on ADOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program website at www.azbikeped.org. The results of the online survey are collected automatically, so respondents do not have to e-mail or print the completed survey. The survey will be active through the end of July.
 
For assistance completing the survey or for more information on the Bicycle Safety Action Plan, please contact Michael Sanders, ADOT’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, at msanders@azdot.gov.
 
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Bill Pederson
Public Information Officer
Communication and Community Partnerships
Arizona Department of Transportation
206 S. 17th Avenue MD 118A
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone (602) 712-8069
Mobile (602) 320-1472
Media Line 1-800-949-8057
 

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