ADOT gives advice on easing detours for I-17 closure

An I-17 closure over the weekend caused massive backups in residential areas, and with more closures expected, ADOT explains more on what's being done to prevent this from happening again. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has this story.

As more I-17 closures loom, residents worry about traffic

A closure on I-17 in north Phoenix caused chaos for drivers this past Mother’s Day weekend. Some neighbors said they want a police presence to direct traffic and for ADOT to close off neighborhood access to residents only. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach talks with a mother of seven who is set to celebrate a family milestone and worries about traffic during her celebration.

Baltimore Key Bridge: Explosive demolition complete

On Monday evening, demolition teams carried out a planned explosion to dismantle the biggest steel section left of Baltimore's fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge. When the charges were set off, bright orange flashes and plumes of dark smoke erupted, leading to the swift collapse of the steel segment into the water below. The most extensive truss sections fell, avoiding the stranded Dali cargo vessel, and slipped away from its front end.

I-17 closure: Locals request better traffic management

North Phoenix residents are asking ADOT to better plan detours during planned closures of I-17. The Mother's Day weekend closure created gridlock traffic, blocking some residents from leaving their homes as drivers used neighborhoods to take shortcuts. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.

I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor project begins

Crews began work on the new I-10 bridges over the Gila River on Monday. This phase is just one part of the four-part I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor project.

Satisfying footage of Arizona rock blasting

ADOT shared oddly satisfying footage of rock blasting on I-17 in north Phoenix. It was completed on a 23-mile stretch and a total of 62 rock blasts were done. The blasts took place at seven locations. ADOT says 177,000 cubic yards of rock and other materials were removed. The purpose of the project is to make room for additional lanes.

Travelers remark on possible Southwest Airlines changes

Southwest Airlines is considering a major change to both its ticketing and boarding process, but it could come at a higher cost to passengers. Travelers at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport gave a mixed response to the news. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.