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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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09/24/2013

US 89: Surveys for permits required under Clean Water Act

The long-term fix for US 89 will involve cutting back the mountain slope, building a gravity buttress wall for support and constructing the new road. But before crews can begin on all that, there’s a lot that has to get done.
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Black and white sign showing a seatbelt icon with the words “Buckle Up, It’s the Law.”.
09/20/2013

Preventing tragedies and saving lives with seat belts, child-safety seats

When it comes to talking about seat belts and child-safety seats, it's difficult not to talk numbers.
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Photo two MVD veteran employees
09/19/2013

ADOT rolls out new driver license/identification option for veterans

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division just rolled out a brand new driver license/ID card option especially for veterans.
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Accelerated weather tester
09/17/2013

Weathering machine simulates heat and rain for ADOT testing

An Accelerated Weathering Tester is used by ADOT’s Materials Testing team to analyze how well paint will perform on ADOT projects, come rain or shine.
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09/13/2013

Portion of Loop 303 will close for traffic switch this weekend

Today, as ADOT gears up for another milestone on the Loop 303, we thought we’d take one more look at all the progress that’s happening on the project.
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Arizona drivers license with photo of a woman, Grand Canyon background, and personal details visible.
09/12/2013

ADOT MVD offers two new services for military veterans

Starting on Monday, Sept. 16, two new services will be offered to military veterans by ADOT.
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09/11/2013

Test your knowledge with practice driver license exams

You can brush up on your skills and learn all about vehicle safety by reviewing the Arizona Driver License Manual. After you study up, be sure to take ADOT's online Driver License practice tests.
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Public meeting from 1972
09/06/2013

From the ADOT Archives: Interstate 17 public meeting

These photos are almost 41 years old and show us that on Sept. 20, 1972, the Arizona Highway Department (now known as ADOT) held a public meeting in Camp Verde to discuss Interstate 17.
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Image of road with rumble strips
09/04/2013

Transportation Defined: Rumble Strips

If you’ve ever drifted a little too far outside a travel lane, only to be jolted back to attention with a not-so-subtle shake, you know what rumble strips are.
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Weekend freeway restrictions map for Phoenix area
08/30/2013

DPS, ADOT to focus on I-17 north of Phoenix as 'Safety Corridor' over Labor Day weekend

Interstate 17 north of the Phoenix area, one of the busiest highways at the start and end of the Labor Day weekend, will be the focus of a safe-driving campaign starting today (Aug. 30).
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