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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
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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Putting child in car seat
09/16/2014

Protecting Our Most Precious Cargo: Children

Today's post contains safety information related to Child Passenger Safety Week and National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
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09/15/2014

Protect your child with an ID card

You might think that your child’s first visit to an MVD office will come once it’s time for him or her to get behind the wheel, but did you know there’s a good reason to make the trip much sooner?
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09/11/2014

Driver License FAQ

Today, we're sharing some of the most frequently asked questions (and answers) related to driver licenses.
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Road Work Ahead street sign
09/10/2014

Work on Loop 101 widening project is underway

If your commute includes the Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain), you’ve probably noticed the start of some construction work.
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09/05/2014

Grand Ave/Bell Road intersection project takes next step forward

A project to improve the busy Grand Avenue (US 60) intersection at Bell Road has gained federal environmental clearance and is scheduled to begin by early 2016.
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09/04/2014

All ramps are open at the Loop 303/I-10 traffic interchange

Have you heard the news? All four of the ramps connecting Loop 303 and I-10 are open!
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09/03/2014

US 89 landslide repair continues

An update on the work to repair the landslide-damaged portion of US 89 south of Page.
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1973 photo of Interstate 17 in Phoenix
08/29/2014

From the ADOT Archives: Traffic

If you happened to be driving I-17 near McDowell Road on March 20, 1973, you might spot yourself in this photo.
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Yellow pentagon traffic sign with silhouettes of an adult and a child walking, indicating a school zone or pedestrian crossing ahead.
08/22/2014

A lesson in pedestrian and bicycle safety

Today, we share some pedestrian and bicycle safety tips as kids head back to school.
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08/20/2014

ADOT opens two ramps connecting Loop 303, I-10

Besides being an opportunity for visitors to check out the new Loop 303/I-10 interchange, ADOT's recent open house also offered the chance to reflect on what the new connection means to the area.
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