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A concrete bridge with large support beams spans a deep red rock canyon under a cloudy sky.

02/10/2026

Waterhole Canyon Bridge is out-of-this-world

An odd-looking bridge in Northern Arizona is a gateway to some of Arizona's most spectacular scenery.

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02/09/2026

All the Way to the Border cleanup sees 100 volunteers

Hospitality and community support fuel Melissa Owen's 11th annual cleanup to reduce trash along State Route 286.

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02/06/2026

PODCAST: Loop 101 Pima improvements complete; pavement upgrade coming

Joe Heller, ADOT's resident engineer in charge of the recently completed Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) project, visits On the Road With ADOT to discuss this $108 million improvement and a coming project there to use diamond grinding to provide a smooth, durable driving surface.

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I-10 project in Buckeye will improve traffic flow, safety along Key Commerce Corridor

A lot of progress along I-10 in the West Valley has been made over the past 15 years and more improvements are coming.

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12/22/2021

Blended training sessions save money, time

Saving as many taxpayer dollars as possible is a priority with ADOT. And nowhere is that more evident than training new workers. It used to be that new highway-operations workers had to train for two weeks in Phoenix. Not anymore. A new...

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Message board on snowy highway warns of winter conditions

12/22/2021

Holiday highway travel requires focus on safety

Tips for being prepared before hitting the road during the holiday season.

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Desert landscape with wildflowers and rocky mountains at sunset, featured on the cover of the Arizona Highways 2022 Calendar.

12/21/2021

Need a holiday gift? ADOT has you covered!

Struggling to complete your holiday gift lift? Consider shopping at ADOT! Seriously.

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Photo showing people parked to play in snow at Interstate 17 interchange

12/20/2021

Good day for snowplay? Don't park on highway shoulders

Heading to the high country to play in the snow is a tradition for many Arizonans. But before you go, make sure you Know Snow, and have a plan for smooth travels.

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12/16/2021

While traveling during the holiday season, save the phone for the rest area

When traveling during the holiday season, spread some Christmas cheer by not driving distracted. Make use of the rest areas when nature calls, but also for making phone calls or sending texts while you’re safely off the road and not driving.

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