I-17 flex lanes open to ease Thanksgiving traffic for Arizona drivers

As nearly 82 million Americans begin Thanksgiving travel, Arizona is utilizing its 8-mile I-17 flex lane system between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point to ease congestion.

I-17 flex lanes aid Arizona holiday travel
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Arizona's I-17 flex lanes are helping ease congestion on the heavily traveled corridor between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point during the Thanksgiving rush. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has reaction from drivers.

Amid record holiday travel, U.S. official urges flyers to dress better

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged holiday air travelers to practice civility and "dress a little better" during what the FAA projects will be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years.

Dress better, be nicer: Feds urge travel civility
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With holiday travel officially underway, the Trump administration is urging Americans to bring civility—and better attire—back to air travel during the busiest Thanksgiving period in 15 years. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez reports.

NTSB releases first report into UPS plane crash in Kentucky that killed 14

The NTSB's preliminary report showed one of the engines broke off from the wing as the plane took off and burst into flames. The plane never made it more than 30 feet above ground level.

The 100 deadliest highways in the US - see the list

A new study analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that highways on the West Coast are among the deadliest in the U.S.

FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.

Annual report reveals cities with best, worst commutes for 2025

Americans spent more time stuck in traffic in 2024 than ever before, losing an average of 63 hours to congestion, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s 2025 Urban Mobility Report.

Jet lands safely at Luke AFB after landing gear 'anomaly'

A contracted Mirage F1 fighter jet landed safely at Luke Air Force Base on Thursday night after its pilot reported a "landing gear anomaly."

FAA holds flight cuts at 6% as controllers return to work

Following the end of the government shutdown, the FAA announced that flight cuts will remain at 6% due to the return of air traffic controllers, easing recent travel disruptions and leading to improvements like fewer delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Open house set to discuss infrastructure improvements near Loop 303
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County and city planners in the West Valley are hoping to hear from the public about future improvement along Grand Avenue near the Loop 303. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more on why the interchange is failing to meet the needs of commuters.

Air travel headaches to ease as shutdown ends
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Following the end of the government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that planned flight cuts would remain at 6% rather than increasing, citing the return of more air traffic controllers to work. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

Traffic wrecks, congestion fuel push for interchange improvements

The heavy traffic at the U.S. 60 / Loop 303 interchange in the West Valley has led to safety concerns, including accidents.

Waymo expands its rides to Phoenix-area freeways
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Waymo has expanded its services, allowing riders across the Valley to opt-in to rides that take the freeway.

Valley Metro sees $20B return on light rail investment

Valley Metro's investments in its light rail system appear to be paying off, with a recent rider survey reporting positive numbers for safety and usage.

Valley Metro reports higher ridership, safer light rail
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Ridership on Valley Metro's light rail has returned to pre-pandemic levels and is rising, increasing 21% year over year to 45,000 daily weekday riders. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has the details.