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03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.
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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.
03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative
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Volunteer placing trash in ADOT bag
03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.
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Bridge parts diagram.
04/23/2020

ADOT Kids: More fun with bridges!

For those who want to know even more about how bridges work, we have a graphic listing bridge parts and a bunch of important terms. And don't miss our first word search!
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White handwritten text on a window or glass says WELCOME TRUCKERS with a blurred indoor background visible behind the writing.
04/23/2020

Food at rest areas helping commercial drivers keep on truckin'

Watch as the first food trucks began selling to hungry drivers at Sunset Point this past weekend.
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Pedestrian bridge over river canyon
04/22/2020

ADOT Kids Activity: Get to know bridges!

Learn about how ADOT builds bridges, then take a shot at completing a highway by designing your own bridge.
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ADOT Work Zone
04/22/2020

VIDEO: ADOT crews give on-the-ground view of work zone safety

We are sharing a lot about National Work Zone Awareness Week, but the best perspective comes from our actual construction and maintenance crews. Watch a series of short videos as they share their thoughts and experiences.
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Group photo of adopt a highway volunteers posing for photo
04/21/2020

ADOT Kids: Adopt a Highway isn't just for adults

Kids should know they too can participate in Adopt a Highway and help Keep it Grand.
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Traffic in freeway work zone marked by barricades
04/21/2020

In work zones, orange is the new (caution) yellow

With people tempted to step on the gas during this period of lighter traffic, we want to remind you that are crews are still on the road working too.
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Stormwater in the desert. A middle school activity book.
04/20/2020

ADOT Kids: Keeping pollution out of stormwater helps Keep Arizona Grand

Have you ever wondered where all the rain from a storm goes? It's an important question! That's why ADOT and the counties, towns and cities in central Arizona have produced an activity book to help middle school students explore the many facets of stormwater runoff.
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Semitrailer on freeway
04/20/2020

From the Director: Ways ADOT is helping with the COVID-19 relief effort

ADOT's director summarizes how the agency is helping to do its part during the current public health situation.
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ADOT Kids Color Drawing behind the steering wheel of a snowplow
04/17/2020

ADOT Kids: Sharing your snowplow art, answering your questions

Thanks to everyone who took part in our first ADOT Kids activity about snowplows! Here's a slideshow with your art and a video with an ADOT engineer answering your questions.
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04/17/2020

A little pain, but a whole lot of gain during MVD transition

The old saying for athletes is, “No pain, no gain.” At the Motor Vehicle Division we are all about reducing the pain of an office visit or using our services online. In fact, over the past few years we’ve made a lot of changes that have...
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