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A mystery surrounds the disappearance of a historical marker along US 60 that commemorated a silver mining ghost town.
Thermoplastic paint is a very important part of Arizona’s highways. Every batch must be tested and meet ADOT standards before it is used.
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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ADOT Adopt a Highway volunteer groups raked-in – literally – hundreds of bags of trash from highways, joining groups around the country making their communities better.
Join us for another "Where in AZ??" Sunday challenge!
There’s no single, engineering solution to solving wrong-way drivers. That hasn’t stopped ADOT from constructing, installing, implementing and engaging in a variety of countermeasures aimed at making our highways safer. Earlier this week...
It's time for that big family trip to the Grand Canyon. Everyone's ready, the car's packed and the destination entered into the GPS. Only things left before hitting the open road are double-checking the traffic and the weather. And thanks...
Did you know this week is National Roundabouts Week? Here's why this handy intersection design deserves some recognition.
With National CleanUp Day approaching on Sept. 21, I want to express my thanks to our volunteers and sponsors who consistently pick up trash along our state highways. These volunteers have cleaned up 1,672 miles of Arizona highways. You are...
If you can relate to any of the following, Child Passenger Safety Week is for you: A soon-to-be parent, puzzled by the options and choices of infant carriers, rear- and forward-facing car seats, and booster seats. A grandparent discovering...
Blue skies, green grass and trees will greet you at today's "Where in AZ??" location.
Calling all Adopt a Highway volunteers! National CleanUp Day is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 21. This is a day set aside for individuals and organizations to unite for the purpose of reducing litter in their communities in every part of the...
We've been working on widening and improving US 93 for more than a decade, so its a good time to look back and what we have achieved so far.