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04/26/2026

PODCAST: Your knowledge of Arizona airports is about to take off

On the Road with ADOT takes to the skies while Matthew Munden, manager of ADOT’s Aeronautics Group, talks about his staff’s role in supporting airport development and Federal Aviation Administration funding for a robust statewide network of publicly owned airports.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to slow down in work zones.
04/23/2026

Give workers a ‘brake’ in construction zones

If you’re out on Arizona highways this week, you may notice overhead message boards displaying a message encouraging drivers to slow down in work zones. That’s because Work Zone Awareness Week runs from April 20-24, and it’s the perfect...
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A memorial dedicated to ADOT workers who died serving the state.
04/20/2026

Stay alert and slow down during Work Zone Awareness Week

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week, and we’re taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the things we all can do to keep each other safe in work zones. ADOT crews work all hours of the day to build and maintain Arizona’s highways. I’m...
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Traffic camera views of freeway vehicle fire and response
06/22/2018

Friday Five: Get to know the 'hero of the day'

Catch up on the latest happenings at ADOT in this week's #FridayFive.
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Semitrailer using State Route 189 in Nogales
06/21/2018

Why SR 189 improvements, truck safety training in Mexico make a difference for all

Funding all planned improvements along SR 189 in Nogales and creating a safety training program for trucking firms in Mexico both are aimed at boosting international trade and Arizona's economy.
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06/20/2018

Counting down to an upgraded State Route 88

Recent blasting to remove overhanging rock is just one part of a project improving 17 miles between Apache Junction and Tortilla Flat.
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scaffolding for cement piers
06/19/2018

'Piering' toward the future of SR 347 in Maricopa

Drivers can't miss the first signs of an overpass that will carry commuters on SR 347 over the railroad tracks in Maricopa.
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06/18/2018

When a car catches fire on I-10, South Mountain Freeway crews come to the rescue

Praise poured into our social media accounts when we shared photos of fast action by crews building the South Mountain Freeway to extinguish a vehicle fire.
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06/17/2018

Where in AZ??

Our "Where in AZ??" challenge includes a body of water this week. Join our challenge on social media!
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06/15/2018

Crawling under semis in the name of continuous improvement

ADOT Director John Halikowski spends a day learning about ADOT's Enforcement and Compliance Division as part of an effort to improve all aspects of the agency.
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Black and white photo of road paving machines working on Central Avenue
06/14/2018

Throwback Thursday: Paving Central Avenue atop the Papago Freeway tunnel

Downtown Phoenix looks dramatically different than it did 30 years ago, however you may still recognize a few landmarks.
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06/13/2018

Noted Phoenix architect got his start with Highway Department

Acclaimed midcentury Phoenix architect Fred Guirey along with J. Harold MacDowell designed the ADOT administration building at the southwest corner of Madison Street and 17th Avenue.
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Wrong way sign lit up with red lights all around it.
06/12/2018

Arizona and ADOT take lead in testing wrong-way vehicle detection technology

As we reported this week, results from the I-17 wrong-way detection and warning system have been promising.
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