ADOT’s I-10 dust detection system in Pinal named as a ‘gamechanger’
The Eloy Enterprise
The first-of-its-kind dust detection and warning system installed by the Arizona Department of Transportation has been named an “Infrastructure Gamechangers” by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The detection system, which was completed by ADOT on a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 10 in Pinal County in 2020, is among only four highway-related projects recognized nationally this year by the ASCE. The organization recognizes groundbreaking projects that represent the latest advancements in the way engineers plan, build and adapt to infrastructure needs.
In announcing the national “Gamechangers,” ASCE President Jean-Louis Briaud said, “With resources stretched thin, finding solutions that can make the most of the tools afforded us … is an essential component of improving the built environment. ADOT’s dust-monitoring system will keep drivers safe and I-10 drivers moving efficiently. This project highlights the innovative nature of civil engineers, adapting to unique challenges to ensure our systems better serve the public.”
