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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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11/26/2019

Driving Safety Home: Before you go, Know Snow

Our team is prepared to help remove snow and ice from state highways, but we need help from all drivers to be ready in case they find themselves in winter driving conditions.
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11/25/2019

ADOT gifs: Better than peanut butter

Whether you say "gif" or "jif," our Giphy channel has you covered with ADOT- and safety-themed Instagram story stickers.
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11/24/2019

Where in AZ??

We're asking you to identify the location of a plaque in this week's "Where in AZ??" post.
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11/22/2019

MVD heads to the airport to promote Travel ID

This holiday travel season, you'll find some helpful faces at the airport talking about the Arizona Travel ID.
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11/21/2019

A transportation playlist for the coldest winter

Planning on taking a drive "Out in the Cold" through a "Winter Wonderland?" Our newest Spotify transportation playlist has you covered!
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11/19/2019

Do you really "Know Snow?"

Winter is around the corner and we want to test your knowledge about traveling in snow.
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11/17/2019

Where in AZ??

Can you identify the location of this quiet roadway?
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11/15/2019

Adopt a Highway: New volunteers excited to get started

Though Philip C. Brogdon has passed away, his family will continue to gather near Big Lake. But they are taking one more step to remember Philip and his love for "God's country."
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11/14/2019

Throwback Thursday: The when and where

We were lucky that today's Throwback Thursday photo tells us it was snapped during I-19's construction in February 1977 between Tubac and Canoa Ranch.
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11/13/2019

Condensed Construction Academy format providing fast track to careers

How much could you get done in two weeks? A new format for ADOT's Construction Academy gives participants a chance to jumpstart careers in construction.
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