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Axios Phoenix

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Valley roadways among the most dangerous in the nation, study says

Our roads in the Valley are some of the deadliest in the country, per a new traffic study. Why it matters: The analysis, conducted by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), could lead to new countermeasures to make our roads safer . MAG is a nonprofit dedicated to addressing regional challenges. It counts 28 Valley cities and towns, among other entities, as members. Driving the news: Last month, MAG presented its findings from an examination of 2020-24 traffic data, comparing it with 2014-19 data. The study found that roadway safety in the broader Valley — which includes parts of Pinal County — is bad and getting worse. By the numbers: Here's how the MAG area ranked out of 52 metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), which set policy for their regions. Photo: Maricopa Association of Governments Tucson, Memphis, Fresno and Tampa face similar traffic fatality issues, per MAG interim safety policy manager Maggie Wong. Zoom in: 30% of fatalities involved "vulnerable road users" — think cyclers and pedestrians — and 70% occurred on non-residential roadways. The Valley ranked poorly in pedestrian deaths, non-residential roadway deaths and intersection deaths. What they're saying: " Unfortunately, not many surprises," Wong tells Axios. "We know that

Pinal County, AZ · 1d

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US 60 Drivers Should Prepare for Overnight Closures

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for overnight closures of US 60 between Superior and Miami for bridge construction work the nights of Tuesday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Nov. 18. ADOT is closing the highway to install concrete girders on a project to replace the Queen...

Superior, AZ · 18h
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Multiple Phoenix-area freeway closures planned for over the weekend

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers should prepare for several freeway closures and ramp restrictions across the Valley this weekend for ongoing improvement projects, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed. Below is the weekend...

Phoenix, AZ · 19h
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CDLLife

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Arizona troopers remind motorists to steer clear of truck runaway ramps after SUV gets stuck

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol issued a reminder for motorists about non-emergency use of truck runaway ramps after an SUV driver’s recent mishap. On October 29, 2026, an AZDPS trooper responded to the Kingman area to assist with “a vehicle that became stuck in a runaway truck ramp.” AZDPS shared images […] The post Arizona troopers remind motorists to steer clear of truck runaway ramps after SUV gets stuck appeared first on CDLLife .

Kingman, AZ · 3d

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Sinkhole in Scottsdale reduces traffic to single lane

If you're driving in Scottsdale, slow down: There's a reported sinkhole. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. The sinkhole is near Hayden Road between Loop 101 and Mayo Boulevard, reducing southbound Hayden Road to a single lane of traffic. Scottsdale police...

Scottsdale, AZ · 2d

KTAR News

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1 Arizona highway remains closed in wake of weekend storms, flooding

One Arizona highway closure remains in effect after four roadways reopened Tuesday. Multiple highways were closed after potent weekend storms created flooding and other hazardous driving conditions. State Route 89A was still closed for safety reasons between Sedona and Kachina Village (mileposts 375-397) as of 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to...

Arizona · 3d

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I-17 reopens in central Phoenix after crash

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A crash prompted the closure of nearly all lanes of northbound Interstate 17 in Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon. Details are still limited. First responders were called to the reported crash around 3:30 p.m. on northbound I-17 near the Thomas Road overpass. Information about injuries in the...

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

ABC15 Arizona

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LIST: Weekend road closures, transit route changes in Tempe due to three events

Three big events in Tempe - ASU vs. Colorado, Second Sundays on Mill, and the Sun Devil Classic Triathlon - will close roads and impact transit routes this weekend, the City of Tempe says.

Tempe, AZ · 23h

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Election results may have pushed gas prices lower, but Arizona's still above the national average

Gas prices continue to fall after election results and Arizona’s switch to winter blends — but the state’s fuel prices still exceed the national average. Arizona’s average price for unleaded sits at $4.32 a gallon, down 12 cents from last week. The average diesel price in the state fell two cents since last week, to $4.35 a gallon.

Arizona · 12h

Litchfield Park Independent

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Litchfield school district approves $28,000 contract to address bus driver shortage

Temporary staffing agreement will provide substitute drivers during November and December.

Phoenix, AZ · 23h

The US Sun

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Farewell to new red light traffic cameras for millions of drivers under sweeping ban

A NEW rule is set to come into effect that will ban new traffic cameras following a vote by the public. Proposition 319 will impact millions of drivers and is expected to pass following this week’s election. With about 84% of votes counted, 61% of voters expressed support for...

Arizona · 21h

TheTrucker.com

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Arizona officials face tough road conditions after flooding

Flooding in Arizona is taking its toll on the state’s roads and highways. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) said in a post on social

Arizona · 2d

Country Herald

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Arizona Flooding Update: SR 89A Damaged, Highway Cleanup Underway

ADOT crews respond to record rainfall as flooding damages SR 89A and other Arizona highways.

Arizona · 4d

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Your Neighbors’ Bad Driving Habits Are Built Into Your Arizona Car Insurance Premium

No tickets in over a decade. No accidents. No claims. A paid-off car you have driven carefully on the same Arizona streets for years. And yet your full-coverage premium is still pushing past $2,000 — or higher. If that sounds familiar, you are probably asking the wrong question. The...

Arizona · 7d

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Most Arizonans Have No Idea This Scenic Train Ride Winds Through A Remote Desert Canyon

Bald eagles, ancient cliff dwellings, and a 734-foot tunnel all show up on one four-hour train ride. No road reaches most of the canyon it rolls through. That detail alone got my attention. The tracks were laid in 1912 to haul copper, and they still follow a green ribbon of river through red rock walls in Arizona.

Arizona · 5d

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Several highways remain closed due to flash flooding across Arizona

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Heavy rainfall swept across Arizona on Sunday, triggering flash flooding, rockfalls, and widespread highway closures. The Arizona Department of Transportation has reported the following closures with no estimated time for reopening as of Monday morning:. State Route 89A in both directions between Sedona and Kachina Village...

Arizona · 5d

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Interstate 17 reopens after serious crash in central Phoenix

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Interstate 17 has reopened after a serious crash in central Phoenix early Sunday morning. The collision happened around 3 a.m. near 16th Street. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, northbound I-17 was closed at the Interstate 10 split for several hours before reopening around 8:30 a.m.

Phoenix, AZ · 5d

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Phoenix I-10 Ramp Closures Set for November 5–6

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) advises drivers to plan for the following overnight I-10 ramp closures for sign maintenance:. The westbound I-10 ramps to northbound State Route 51 and eastbound Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) will be CLOSED overnight from 9:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, to 5:00 a.m. Friday, November 6.

Arizona · 4d

AZFamily

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These Arizona highways remain closed due to flooding

Heavy rainfall swept across Arizona on Sunday, triggering flash flooding, rockfalls, and widespread highway closures. Gina Maravilla has the latest closures.

Arizona · 4d

Arizonas Family

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Flooding in Arizona closes Red Rock Scenic Byway among major Arizona routes

Winslow, AZ · 4d