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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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ADOT employees assist veterans with driver licenses, IDs at StandDown

MVD employees were on hand for a large event last week to help homeless veterans.

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01/28/2020

Highway History: From Navajo Route 1 to US 160

Here's how the Arizona Highway Department got to Four Corners.

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01/27/2020

The survey says: Motorists love ADOT's new Incident Response Unit

In the last three months our Incident Response Unit has given Phoenix motorists a lot to be thankful for.

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01/26/2020

Where in AZ??

If you're into bridges, today's "Where in AZ??" post may be for you!

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01/24/2020

Seeing the sights? State highways will get you there

Want to see the best places the state has to offer? The Arizona highway system has you covered.

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01/23/2020

Throwback Thursday: View from the bottom

Here's a view that's not so common: the beginnings of the original Burro Creek bridge on US 93.

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01/22/2020

Are we there yet? A guide to highway distance signs

You are getting away for a long weekend in the White Mountains. Or maybe you are coming back from a vacation at Rocky Point. Either way, you are on the highway and wondering how much longer until you reach your destination. Then, a little...

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01/21/2020

The transportation why behind Why, Arizona

Good ol' Why, Arizona. This unincorporated community in southern Arizona of just over 160 people (as of the last census) always ranks high on the list of weird town names in Arizona, and often makes the list for the most unusual place name...

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