Three Arizona freeway and highway transportation projects have garnered 2020 America’s Transportation Awards accolades, securing first place awards in the west region.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) projects recognized include Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, which earned First Place in Best Use of Technology & Innovation, Large Project; Interstate 10 / State Route 87 Improvement Project, including Dust Detection, garnered First Place in Operations Excellence, Medium Project; and State Route 347 Overpass at Union Pacific Railroad, First Place in Quality of Life/Community Development.
“ADOT is a national model for efficiency and innovation,” Gov. Doug Ducey. “The recent Loop 202 South Mountain project was the largest single freeway project in state history, and it finished three years early with $100 million in savings. I’m grateful for ADOT’s work and the value they provide Arizonans.”
There were 79 projects nominated for America’s Transportation Awards nationwide. The three ADOT projects are now slated to be considered for selection as one of the Top 12 in the national competition sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“Arizonans can be proud of investing in projects that are judged to be among the best in the country,” ADOT Director John Halikowski said. “ADOT is focused on safety improvements, moving people and products more efficiently, and strengthening the communities and regions we partner with. These awards are a testament to those efforts.”