Arizona Department of Transportation to bring broadband internet to rural communities

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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has been laying fiber optic conduit along a 46-mile stretch of I-17 between Flagstaff and Sedona (AZ) as part of a project to bring broadband internet access to rural communities in the state. The broadband initiative is made possible by a partnership between ADOT and the Arizona Commerce Authority. The project will create more affordable opportunities to provide rural communities in Arizona with high-speed internet service. ADOT’s role will be to provide access to its right-of-way along the four main interstates in the state to place the conduit for rural internet providers. Additionally, ADOT plans to use the fiber to provide “smart highway” technology, such as overhead message boards, traffic cameras, weather stations and wrong-way driving detection technology. The conduit will also lay the groundwork for emerging technologies like connected and automated vehicles. It's expected to be completed by summer of 2022. [Oct 18]


Arizona DOT to bring broadband internet to rural communities