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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.

01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.

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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's success through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).

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01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...

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Where in AZ??

Do you know "Where in AZ??" this beautiful winding road is located?

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Border Liaison Unit conducting training session

09/15/2017

Continuous improvement: Safety training program benefits both sides of the border

New safety training program is already yielding positive results.

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Graphic listing ways to identify flood-damaged vehicles

09/14/2017

Does that used car pass the smell test?

It pays to research a used car before making a purchase, especially after two recent hurricanes.

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09/13/2017

Temporary ponds providing water for South Mountain Freeway construction

Construction ponds are used to reduce dust on construction sites but also have other benefits.

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09/11/2017

I-40 pavement rehab project continues

New photos of a paving project show you what to expect when traveling I-40 west of Flagstaff.

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09/10/2017

Where in AZ??

Can you tell us "Where in AZ??" this unusual artwork is located?

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09/08/2017

Friday Five: Roundabouts, new webcams and a ramp closure in Surprise

The Friday Five has update on all things ADOT for the first week of September, including a new roundabout and a major closure coming to Surprise.

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09/07/2017

Loop 202 Salt River bridges: Longest-ever girders -- and big benefits for community

Salt River bridges for the South Mountain Freeway have the longest girders ever installed by ADOT and will improve mobility in a growing area of the southwest Valley.

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