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KTAR News

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Watch out for these Phoenix-area freeway closures as crews stay busy this weekend

Multiple freeway closures and lane restrictions will slow traffic across the Valley this weekend as crews work on widening, paving and bridge projects on Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, State Route 51 and State Route 347, the Arizona Department of Transportation said. Most closures start Friday night and last...

Phoenix, AZ · 09-25
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Chandler Independent

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Gas prices spike at the pumps in Chandler, across the Valley

Gas prices saw a huge increase this week, as prices at the pumps raised 18 cents a gallon this week to settle at $4.87 a gallon according to AAA Arizona on Friday.

Chandler, AZ · 09-25

AZFamily

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Gas prices in Arizona up 3% from last week

(Stacker) - Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Arizona using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of September 25. Week change: +$0.15 (+3.3%) Year change: +$1.24 (+34.8%) Historical expensive gas price: $5.39 (6/17/22) Diesel current price: $6.41. Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%) Year change: +$2.76 (+75.7%) Historical expensive diesel...

Arizona · 09-27
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Gilbert Independent

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Higley Road water pipeline project begins Sept. 28

A seven-month water pipeline rehabilitation project along Higley Road in Gilbert is scheduled to begin Sept. 28 and will include lane restrictions and traffic impacts.

Gilbert, AZ · 09-24

RailandRunway.com

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Waymo will pay riders who use public transit

Certain Waymo riders will get $2.85 in credit when they connect with public transit within two hours of riding in a driverless vehicle.

Los Angeles, CA · 09-25

northcentralnews.net

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Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – Sept. 25-28

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that closures for improvement projects are scheduled along multiple freeways and ramps this weekend, Sept. 25-28. Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these weekend freeway restrictions:. Eastbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) closed between 75th and 51st...

Phoenix, AZ · 09-25

Automotive Industries Online

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What Causes the Most Car Accidents in Scottsdale?​

The most common causes of car accidents in Scottsdale include distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, failure to yield, unsafe lane changes, and running traffic signals. Scottsdale has a mix of busy urban roads, major intersections, residential streets, and high-traffic areas that require drivers to remain alert. Tourist activity and changing...

Scottsdale, AZ · 09-23

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The $11,000-a-day train experiment | Video Vault

On Channel 10 Rewind 1982: Commuters pack the Mesa to Phoenix train to escape traffic jams while railroad officials evaluate costs.

Phoenix, AZ · 09-24

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Arizona monsoon hazards: Flooded areas risk engine damage, tree falls, and roof leaks

Active weather at the end of monsoon season brings severe risks, including flooded roadways, uprooted trees, and structural roof damage. Auto repair experts warn that driving through 12 inches of water can destroy engines, leading to replacement costs of up to $10,000. Experts face surges in emergency calls for uprooted...

Arizona · 09-28

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The heat lingers and so do the risks on Arizona roads

Even as Phoenix moves into fall, the Valley doesn’t get the seasonal reset most cities enjoy. The temperatures dip, but the effects of months of extreme heat linger — especially on Arizona roads. DEEPER DIVE: Here are Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026. After a summer defined...

Phoenix, AZ · 09-25

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The $217 Train Journey Across Arizona That Travelers Can’t Stop Raving About

Northern Arizona has an enduring relationship with the railway. In Flagstaff, trains pass close to the downtown streets. In Winslow, the station belongs to the story of the great railroad hotels. Farther west, Kingman connects the rails with another American travel tradition: Route 66. The Southwest Chief links these places, though the experience depends as much on the hour of travel as on the landscape outside.

Arizona · 09-19

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Watch for multiple weekend freeway closures in the Valley (Sept. 25-28)

Work crews will be working beginning Friday through Monday morning on the following closures and restrictions this weekend. On its website, the Arizona Department of Transportation reported these work zones:. Eastbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) closed between 75th and 51st avenues for widening project from 10 p.m. Friday to...

Arizona · 09-25

ScienceBlog.com

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Arizona has resurfaced its highways with rubberized asphalt made from scrap tires since 1988 — and the noise readings on one Scottsdale freeway section dropped by approximately 11 decibels after the overlay went down

A claim about Arizona’s highways landed in front of me the way these things usually do, dressed up with numbers that sound too specific to be wrong. Millions of tons of scrap tires, tens of millions of tires recycled, a decibel reading that supposedly dropped overnight on one stretch of Phoenix freeway. Some of that checks out. Some of it, once I went digging through Arizona’s own numbers and the federal reports behind them, does not.

Arizona · 09-23

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Pavement Preservation Program in Avondale

As part of the City of Avondale’s Fiscal Year 2027 Pavement Preservation Program, the Public Works Department, in partnership with ViaSun, will perform Slurry III maintenance treatments on several roadways throughout the city beginning Oct. 6. Work is scheduled from Oct. 6 through Nov. 8, with crews working from...

Avondale, AZ · 09-25

AZFamily

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Fiery crash temporarily closes Loop 202

A crash and subsequent car fire closed southbound lanes on an East Valley freeway Tuesday afternoon.

Phoenix, AZ · 09-23

DaxStreet

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Arizona Just Changed the Penalty for Illegal Lane Filtering

A motorcycle moving between stopped cars at a red light may look unusual to some drivers, but in Arizona, that maneuver can be legal when specific rules are followed. The important date is September 12, 2026. Arizona did not make lane filtering illegal. Instead, the state changed the consequences for riders who cross the line into prohibited motorcycle lane movements. Under the new law, certain violations can be treated as reckless driving, turning what might once have been handled as a civil traffic matter into a criminal offense. For riders, the difference between filtering and splitting is now especially important. For drivers, understanding the rule can prevent confusion when a motorcycle moves between lanes at a stop. For riders, the wording matters because the new law does not erase Arizona’s lane-filtering permission Arizona’s New Lane Filtering Penalty The legal change comes from House Bill 2941, approved during Arizona’s 2026 legislative session. Governor Katie Hobbs signed the measure on June 22, 2026, and it became effective September 12, the state’s general effective date for laws from that session. The measure amended A.R.S. § 28-693 by stating that a person who operates a motorcycle in violation of A.R.S. § 28-903(B) or (C)

Arizona · 09-24

Paradise Valley Independent

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Road work begins in Paradise Valley

The Town of Paradise Valley will begin pavement maintenance in District 3 on Monday, Sept. 21. Crack sealing is scheduled through Oct. 2, followed by surface sealing the week of Oct. 5. Work is

Paradise Valley, AZ · 09-21

Daily Independent

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Valley Metro awarded national recognition

Valley Metro has been awarded the 2026 Outstanding Metro Transportation Award by the American Public Transportation Associationl. The organization was recognized for this prestigious award for

Phoenix, AZ · 09-22

We Are Sierra Vista

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Arizona Roads See Tailgating Spike. Here's What The Physics Says

Tailgating on Arizona highways like I-10 and Highway 92 puts lives at risk. At 50 miles per hour, your car needs nearly 200 feet to stop once you hit the brakes. That's longer than a football field.

Arizona · 09-21

fox10phoenix.com

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Truck drivers voice concerns as Arizona diesel prices reach record high

PHOENIX - Diesel prices in Arizona have reached an all-time high, leaving some truck drivers facing a staggering $2,000 price tag just to fill up a single rig. At the Flying J off 67th Avenue and Latham, the diesel price is $6.69 a gallon, well above Arizona’s record average of $6.44.

Arizona · 09-22