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This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT focuses on projects in Northwestern Arizona, including those improving US 93 between the Phoenix area and Las Vegas.
Hell Canyon Bridge was and is one of the largest spans in Arizona.
Volunteers are so important to the beauty of Arizona's roadways. Join us in thanking these highway adopters.

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If it’s been a while since you studied up on the Arizona driver license manual, you might not recall that it is against the law to drive through a gore area ... or that it's three points against your license if you violate this traffic rule.
Winter isn’t officially here yet, but Arizona has already received some snowy weather this month. Don’t worry … the season’s early start hasn’t caught ADOT off guard.
As you can see in the video above, applying for and receiving a Class C permit from ADOT isn’t just a formality – it’s a critical step that helps ensure safety on the state’s roads.
It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are dropping across the state and some areas have already seen snow.
From the way we build roads, to the cost of materials and even the number of cars driving on the street – it’s safe to say things have changed since 1912 when the Arizona Highway Department was first established.
Sometimes seemingly minor road upgrades lead to big-time improvements for drivers … Take the Swift Trail project in Graham County, for example. Crews currently are wrapping up work on the project that sits along SR 366
Successfully transplanting a cactus from one spot to another takes more than just a green thumb…
We love using this blog to connect with you. We also love our Facebook page and just wanted to make sure you know about it.
If you read this blog post last month, you already know that ADOT is making a call to the public for input on the Passenger Rail Corridor Study.
"Scary" traffic conditions can occur during Halloween afternoon rush hour. That's why drivers are advised to plan for extra travel time after work today due to the heavier traffic conditions that can occur on this holiday.