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Two small metal tins filled with thick, textured substances: one with yellow paste and one with white paste. Both have a portion scooped out, showing the metal bottom of the tins.
10/03/2024

Thermoplastic Paint Marks Arizona’s Roads

Thermoplastic paint is a very important part of Arizona’s highways. Every batch must be tested and meet ADOT standards before it is used.
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Graphic of the Arizona Highway Magazine specialty plate that says, "Gemini."
10/02/2024

What specialty plate we think you would like based on your zodiac sign

With more than 100 options, it can be challenging for Arizona drivers to choose the specialty license plate that best fits their personality. Specialty plates offer a unique opportunity to add customization to your vehicle while supporting...
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Map of I-10 widening project in northwest Tucson area
10/01/2024

Just three months will bring three big changes to I-10 in northwest Tucson

The entire section of eastbound I-10 that’s under construction between Ina and Ruthrauff roads will shift onto the freeway’s new lanes, the remainder of westbound I-10 traffic will move onto new lanes and the Orange Grove Road interchange will reopen to traffic.
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02/07/2020

Flashback Friday: 'Best announcement' advances Nogales-Tombstone highway

Ninety-eight years ago, the Tombstone Epitaph's front page shared "about the best announcement that has come to Cochise County on road work for some time." Today, the result is SR 82.
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02/06/2020

Throwback Thursday: Sign of the times

Arizona has brand new welcome signs to greet travelers at the state line, so we decided to look back at how the state used to greet travelers.
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02/05/2020

Reduction in processing time in E-Grants yields satisfied customers

Customer-focused. Transparency. Accountability. Efficiency. These words describe the new process of using ADOT’s E-Grants system to process planning invoices from Councils of Governments (COGs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)...
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02/04/2020

A monumental volunteer effort on behalf of one state highway

For five years Melissa Owen has worked toward her dream of cleaning all 45 miles of State Route 286. In 2020, 121 volunteers made her dream come true.
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02/03/2020

For ADOT freeway aesthetics are no afterthought

Designing a freeway includes quite a bit of thought about how it will look beyond the travel lanes. That's why we make sure Valley freeways have designs that reflect the history and natural beauty of the areas they pass through. The Loop...
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02/02/2020

Where in AZ??

This road provides a smooth ride, but do you know "Where in AZ??" it's located?
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01/31/2020

Driving Safety Home: DDIs designed to improve traffic flow, safety

State Engineer Dallas Hammit talks about the new half diverging diamond interchanges on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway and what they mean for safety.
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01/31/2020

Helping end human trafficking is a year-round mission at ADOT

By pledging to work with the U.S. Department of Transportation and other transportation agencies across the country, we reaffirm our commitment to ending human trafficking.
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01/30/2020

Yes, a busy golf tourney in Scottsdale creates busier freeway traffic

Whether you are a fan of golf or not, make sure to be prepared for heavier-than-normal traffic on the Loop 101 in north Scottsdale.
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01/30/2020

With blasting over, no more Pinto Creek Bridge closures for now on US 60

The first major work on the Pinto Creek Bridge replacement project began in early November with a bang – or to be more precise, a blast. And crews have kept at it ever since, using explosives to blast away solid rock next to the 70-year-old...
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