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01/11/2026

PODCAST: The view from behind the wheel of an ADOT snowplow

Snowplow operator James Kline joins On the Road With ADOT to discuss not just what goes into clearing snow but what you and other drivers can do to keep yourselves and our operators safe.

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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.

01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.

01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...

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Look twice for motorcycles in April

As temperatures begin to rise, expect to look twice for motorcycles on the road.

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04/05/2018

Throwback Thursday: In Flagstaff of 1966, parking was no sport

Boy, the cars took up more space. Men had crew cuts instead of fades. Birch Avenue just went one way. Those were the days!

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First Bridge Opening on the South Mountain Freeway Loop 202 construction

04/04/2018

ADOT hits milestone for South Mountain Freeway construction

In a major milestone, ADOT completes first bridge spanning the future Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway.

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04/03/2018

Smoother highways coming to northern Arizona this year

ADOT is repaving or rebuilding more than 180 miles of Arizona's highways starting in April.

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04/02/2018

Widening I-10: Getting our grub on

Grubbing. Yeah, it's a real word. We looked it up. ADOT will be grubbing along I-10 in preparation for new lanes.

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04/01/2018

Where in AZ??

For those who have visited some of Arizona's more notable sites, this week's "Where in AZ??" should be an easy one!

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03/30/2018

Friday Five: Spring snow, small boats and new pavement

This week we tracked the progress of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, spotted a surprise spring snowstorm and announced paving projects in northern Arizona.

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Black and white historic image of SR 179 with vehicles

03/29/2018

Throwback Thursday: SR 179 Red Rock Scenic Byway

State Route 179 threads through Sedona's stunning Red Rock Country. The highway is about 15 miles long, stretching from Interstate 17 north of Camp Verde to Sedona.

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