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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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Friday Five: It's about dust storms, fireworks and wrong-way driver detection

We're talkin' fireworks, dust storms and a wrong-way detection success in this week's #FridayFive.

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07/05/2018

Keeping you in the loop on Loop 303 plans

If you couldn't make it to last week's Loop 303 meeting, we have a rundown of the what you missed.

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07/04/2018

From the Director: Avoid deer in the headlights, literally

This time of year, crashes involving wildlife are more likely due to monsoon and heavy holiday-related travel. Follow these tips to avoid having a “deer in the headlights” moment.

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07/03/2018

Win Holden reflects on 18 years as Arizona Highways publisher

During his tenure, Arizona Highways has been one of the most respected and widely read tourism publications in the country.

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07/02/2018

US 70 project includes major upgrades in reservation community of Bylas

A $9 million ADOT project is making some big changes for the better on US 70 in Bylas, including raised medians, pedestrian walkways, a pedestrian hybrid beacon and drainage work.

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