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05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.
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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman
05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.
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05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...
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05/13/2020

Vote for the winner in ADOT’s Safety Message Contest

It's that time again! Time for you to vote for your favorite in our fourth annual Safety Message Contest. Which entry would you like to see on our overhead freeway boards?
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05/12/2020

ADOT Answers: Why don't I see construction?

Ever driven through a construction zone and not seen anyone working? Well, there could be a few reasons for that, but most of the time is because crews are working when there is less traffic on the highway.
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05/11/2020

ADOT bridges continue to score well on national basis

Did you know we have 4,824 bridges along state highways? And we recently got some good news about them.
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Cars at an intersection under a freeway overpass with a sign reading Maricopa Fwy at dusk.
05/08/2020

New I-17 bridge at Central Avenue allowing for future advances

Work to build a new, larger Interstate 17 bridge over Central Avenue south of downtown Phoenix is now underway as ADOT and partner agencies look ahead to improvements beyond the freeway itself. But the progress also means drivers should...
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Line of cement trucks entering batch plant
05/07/2020

Transportation Defined: Batch plant

Today we are taking a look at batch plants and how they help projects be more efficient and cost effective.
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05/06/2020

Face off: AZ 511 app versus ADOT Alerts app

ADOT offers two apps for drivers, but which one is right for you?
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05/05/2020

Adopt a Highway: Overgaard Ponderosa Lions Club ‘Keep It Grand’

One White Mountain community group has maintained 2 miles of State Route 277 for 15 years.
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05/04/2020

Transportation Defined: Fog Seal

Today's Transportation Defined is all about pavement preservation. Let's talk about fog sealing.
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Cartoon of terrified parent in passenger seat yelling "STOP!" at teen driver on phone
05/01/2020

Teen vs. Parent Quiz: Who knows more about safe driving?

As summer arrives, many teens will be spending more time practicing their driving skills and preparing for the driver license test. Along with the preparation can come a struggle between parent and teen of how to drive and who "knows it...
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04/30/2020

Throwback Thursday: Building forward

We have a photo of construction along State Route 188 that allows us to take a look at the history of this rural route.
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