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05/11/2026

PODCAST: ADOT gets the Game and Fish Department's perspective on the I-17 wildlife overpass project south of Flagstaff

ADOT has a partner on the I-17 wildlife overpass being built south of Flagstaff. Listen in for the Arizona Game and Fish Department's take on this structure, as well as other plans to benefit wildlife and drivers alike.

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Photo of I-10 interchange at Sunset Links Road

05/08/2026

Sunset Links Road extension celebrated as I-10 widening nears completion in Tucson area

Few things say a project is complete, or almost complete, like a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Image of USPS stamp pane featuring eight different stamps.

05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.

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Bridge builder's identity rediscovered, honored one century after death

Lafe McDaniel died during the construction of the Navajo Bridge, but his identiity and his life had been largely forgotten in the decades after his death.

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10/27/2022

Let’s talk zipper merge

A shorter queue. A lowered risk of rear-end collisions. Increased roadway efficiency. These are the benefits of the zipper merge!

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10/19/2022

Pennywise and Jason may be scary; but don’t be afraid to talk with your teen driver about safe driving habits

October can be a spooky month, but talking with your teen driver about making good decisions behind the wheel should never be frightful.

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10/18/2022

Adopt a Highway: Starlight Pines Homeowners Association celebrates 32 years of volunteerism

One community in Happy Jack is celebrating 32 years of particiption in Arizona's Adopt a Highway program!

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10/17/2022

Tips for your teen driver

National Teen Driver Safety Week is a great time to talk to your new driver about how stay safe on the road.

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The graphic reads MOVE OVER AZ. Every vehicle, every time. Its the law. on a dark background with blurred red and blue lights.

10/15/2022

For incident responders, the roadside is the office, so ‘Move Over’ to keep them safe

Imagine an officer worker sitting at a desk working on the side of the freeway while vehicles whiz by at 65 mph. Pretty dangerous, huh? While the roadside isn’t the normal place for office workers, it is the regular work area for incident...

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10/14/2022

Move Over: It’s the law

Move Over. Besides being the law in Arizona, it’s a simple gesture to provide a safe space for law enforcement, medical personnel, emergency responders and tow truck operators to render aid to motorists on the side of the road. By moving over, you are saving lives.

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