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10/06/2024

PODCAST: How ADOT is helping monarch butterflies thrive

ADOT's vision includes safely connecting people, but did you we also look out for monarch butterflies? This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Biologist Alexa Lopezlira and her work to support pollinators along state highways.
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A stone marker along US 60 in Arizona is missing a metal plaque. The landscape is full of weeds, plants and a bush in the background.
10/05/2024

Missing: McMillanville Historical Marker

A mystery surrounds the disappearance of a historical marker along US 60 that commemorated a silver mining ghost town.
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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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05/04/2019

Students get hands-on look at science behind highways

A visit to the ADOT Materials Lab in Phoenix demonstrated how what taught in science, technology, engineering and mathematics helps those who build and maintain state highways.
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05/03/2019

Art of Transportation: Light at the end of the rebar tunnel

The light at the end of the tunnel is the subject of today's Art of Transportation post.
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05/02/2019

VIDEO: See how far we've come with the South Mountain Freeway at I-10

With the last girder placed for the South Mountain Freeway interchange on I-10 in west Phoenix, ride along as we soar above the work zone.
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05/01/2019

Driving Safety Home: It's Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

ADOT's state engineer hopes you'll resolve to be more aware of other motorists, whether they’re driving a vehicle with two wheels or four.
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04/30/2019

Share the road: Warmer weather means more bicyclists out there

Same road, same rules, same rights and responsibilities. We offer tips on how bikes and cars can co-exist safely.
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04/29/2019

Don't spark a wildfire: Check vehicles, trailers before summer trips

Sparks from dragging chains, underinflated tires and tossed cigarettes can and do start fires along state highways. Here's how you can help.
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04/28/2019

Where in AZ??

This week's challenge takes you to a popular spot that's sure to be well-traveled this summer.
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04/27/2019

Making trash go viral, in a good way

For anyone passionate about keeping state highways clean, there's now a social media hashtag just for you.
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04/26/2019

Entering our message contest? There's lots of competition already

Within 24 hours of launching our Safety Message Contest, we’d received more than 1,400 entries. After 48 hours the total number of submissions had climbed to 2,000.
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04/25/2019

Throwback Thursday: The dawning of Sunset Point

Sunset Point remains one of our most popular rest areas. And when we unveiled it nearly 50 years ago, it made a big impression countrywide.
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