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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

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06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

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A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.

06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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You can’t see us yet, but we’re working on new phase of Ajo Way improvements

For the next few weeks we’ll be putting things in place to begin what will be an 18-month project.

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07/26/2018

From the Director: Words fail when a state trooper doesn’t get home safely

Last night’s events on Interstate 10 in the West Valley are so absolutely unacceptable, so outrageous, that words can’t do justice to emotions.

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07/25/2018

Signaling a commitment to southeast Pima County

We’re replacing stop signs at the ends of exit ramps at Rita, Wilmot and Kolb roads to move traffic more efficiently in a growing area.

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Workers build freeway soundwall amid extreme heat

07/24/2018

Highway workers have tips for coping with Arizona’s blistering heat

Steps ADOT crews and contractors' employees take when the temperature blows past 110 can help keep you safe as well.

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07/20/2018

From the Director: Making transportation personal, one specialty plate at a time

Specialty plates bring in millions for cancer research, veteran's services and other worthy causes.

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07/18/2018

From any perspective, I-10 widening projects are about safety

Check a video offering bird's-eye views of progress we're making on widening two stretches of I-10 in Pinal County.

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07/17/2018

We’re big fans of the Deck Park Tunnel’s big fans

The Deck Park Tunnel is more than a way to get cars from point A to point B. Vent rooms with giant fans are ready to keep fresh air flowing when needed.

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