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Samaritans Adopt a Highway Volunteers
02/09/2026

All the Way to the Border cleanup sees 100 volunteers

Hospitality and community support fuel Melissa Owen's 11th annual cleanup to reduce trash along State Route 286.
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02/06/2026

PODCAST: Loop 101 Pima improvements complete; pavement upgrade coming

Joe Heller, ADOT's resident engineer in charge of the recently completed Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) project, visits On the Road With ADOT to discuss this $108 million improvement and a coming project there to use diamond grinding to provide a smooth, durable driving surface.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
02/06/2026

It’s a super day (to designate a driver)

No matter what team you’re rooting for in the Super Bowl (or maybe you’re just waiting for the halftime show), we want to remind drivers to have a plan to get home safely after the game is over. If you’re out on Arizona highways on Sunday...
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10/28/2018

Where in AZ??

We have another weekend brain teaser to challenge your Arizona knowledge!
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10/26/2018

Temporary bridge, permanent benefits

Motorists using I-10 in Tucson are using much-improved bridges at Wilmot Road without having to endure major delays during construction.
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Two black and white images of Highway Hawk
10/25/2018

Throwback Thursday: The Highway Hawk was one busy bird

From parades and county fairs to school assemblies and community events, ADOT’s official mascot made it a mission to educate children and adults about highway safety.
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Pyramid structure marking Hi Jolly's grave
10/24/2018

From Hi Jolly to Tom Mix, you'll find history along roadways

Plaques on hundreds of monuments and markers tell stories of fallen soldiers, explorers, cowboys, Native Americans, miners, engineers, town founders and more.
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10/22/2018

ADOT Communications wins national awards for Twitter, newsletter

The awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials honored our agency's efforts to inform the public and our own employees.
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10/21/2018

Where in AZ??

We're challenging you with a historic statue for this week's "Where in AZ??" contest.
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10/19/2018

Two Adopt a Highway volunteers hang up their reflective safety vests after 14 years

Walt and Nancy Einsele of Kirkland Junction have made State Route 89 near Wilhoit nicer for everyone using the highway.
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A drone pilot operates a drone in Sedona
10/18/2018

Drones provide awe-inspiring perspective on highways, projects, landscapes

Using a federal grant, ADOT recently obtained two drones and certified two pilots to help share views of projects and landscapes.
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Hand on steering wheel
10/17/2018

Focus On Driving: National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 21-27

With vehicle crashes the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, it’s a good time for parents to remind teen drivers that simple actions can make you safer.
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US 89 roadwork
10/16/2018

From the Director: There’s value in partnerships

The recent emergency repairs to US 89 in northern Arizona illustrate the importance of partnerships.
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