Transportation

I-17 at Sunset Point
The Arizona Department of Transportation has finished blasting operations as part of its widening of I-17 north of Phoenix. The project spans a 23-mile stretch from Anthem Way to Sunset Point.
May. 8, 2024
A Tonto National Forest sign sits under the sun on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 near Superior, Arizona.
Gila County officials announced Wednesday that the bridge, built using a $21 million federal grant, is more than 94% complete and should have two-way traffic crossing by the end of May.
May. 8, 2024
A view of some seats and screens at Sky Harbor Airport in Terminal 4. Some people can be seen sitting or walking around.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport plans to build a new terminal on the airport’s west side, close to where former Terminals 1 and 2 were located before being demolished.
May. 7, 2024
Yellow school buses
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joined school officials and community members this (Tuesday) morning to celebrate the arrival of 47 new clean school buses that will serve students in the Phoenix area.
May. 7, 2024
Light rail train southbound on 19th Avenue
Valley Metro is scheduled to launch a new fare system this summer, but there is no specific date.
May. 6, 2024
Woman's hands on steering wheel
To recognize Arizona Heat Awareness Week, the state Department of Transportation is emphasizing the importance of making sure your vehicle is summer-ready.
May. 6, 2024
Light rail heading south on 19th Avenue
Tempe’s annual tradition of issuing free youth transit passes is underway. Current passes will expire a month earlier this year — on May 31 — because Valley Metro is updating its fare box technology. New passes will be valid starting June 1 and run through June 2025.
Apr. 30, 2024
Train derailment near Lupton, Arizona
Crews plan to extinguish a fire on Saturday night from a freight train derailment near the Arizona-New Mexico state line that forced the closure of a stretch of Interstate 40.
Apr. 27, 2024
Semi trucks backed up on a freeway
A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of interstate highway that serves as a key trucking route.
Apr. 26, 2024
a person pumping gas
The Environmental Protection Agency will let Arizona delay its use of summer blend gasoline. The waiver comes as a portion of the pipeline that provides the state gas from California has undergone unforeseen maintenance.
Apr. 26, 2024
After climbing for an extended period, gas prices in Arizona seem to have hit a plateau. The statewide average has fallen by about 4 cents in the past week, to $4.09 per gallon.
Apr. 25, 2024
Woman in suit stands behind podium
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announces some major new projects underway in Phoenix, including a new terminal at Sky Harbor Airport and other innovations.
Apr. 23, 2024
Arizona Department of Public Safety patch
The Blue Envelope program will provide drivers with autism envelopes to hold their registration and insurance information and tips on how to navigate the encounter.
Apr. 18, 2024
gas pump
Gas prices are on the rise in Arizona, closing last week at their highest level since October. The average has risen to $4.14 per gallon, up 7 cents from the previous week, and 51 cents above the national average of $3.63.
Apr. 16, 2024
Mumford & Sons at March Madness Music Festival in Phoenix
Speaking at the Phoenix Convention Center Monday, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego touted the impact of the NCAA Men’s Final Four. According to Gallego, the tournament and surrounding events drew roughly 300,000 visitors to downtown Phoenix earlier this month.
Apr. 15, 2024
portrait of tom mix from 'mr logan, u.s.a.'
The "On the Road in Arizona" series begins with the story behind a historical marker for Tom Mix, a legendary Western actor, just off State Highway 79, 18 miles south of Florence.
Apr. 13, 2024
A Valley Metro light rail train
Valley Metro plans to hold a town hall on April 24 to share information about a new fare system coming this summer. The agency says the changes are designed to help passengers more easily purchase fare and access the transit system.
Apr. 12, 2024
Prices for different types of gas at a station
National gas prices rose by 7 cents this week. In Arizona, the average price per gallon rose by 15 cents. Julian Paredes with AAA Arizona said an increase in refinery maintenance in California is the cause.
Apr. 11, 2024
Cars on road
A new rideshare service based in Maricopa and Pinal counties has begun offering safe rides for women, by women.
Apr. 10, 2024
The intersection of 19th and Peoria avenues
A push for the law came from the National Motorist Association, a driver advocacy group. It also supports ideas such as raising the blood-alcohol content limit for driving to 0.12 instead of 0.08.
More Arizona transportation news
Apr. 8, 2024

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