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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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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman
05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.
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Cars driving on a highway.
05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...
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08/22/2022

Back-to-school spirit includes stopping for school buses

Cheer on the Badgers, Wolves, Falcons, Jaguars, Prospectors, Rattlers or whatever mascot reps your favorite school. That’s right, school is back so cheer for your favorite team as part of the school spirit. Get in the school spirit, and...
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08/17/2022

Adopt a Highway: Registration Starts Today

Registration opens Aug. 17 for Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others wanting a one-day permit to clean litter along a designated one- or two-mile segment of highway.
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Sign saying Expressway Begins
08/15/2022

Why we drive on a parkway and other life-changing questions

Freeway? Expressway? What's the difference and how is it related to State Route 24?
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08/10/2022

As Deck Park Tunnel celebrates another birthday, enjoy some fun facts

Let's celebrate the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel's 32nd Birthday with some things you might not know!
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The four specialty plates now available
08/08/2022

Four new specialty plates hit the streets

Four new specialty license plates have been made available to Arizonans.
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08/03/2022

Adopt a Highway: Save the date, Sept. 17 is National CleanUp Day

National Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 17. Mark your calendar and watch for registration information in the coming weeks.
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I10 Freeway Broadway Belle Butte nighttime photo
08/01/2022

ADOT's Flickr page reaches milestone: 10 million views!

There's something magical in a state where each new bend in the road reveals a new feast for the senses, and that magic translates magnificently into photos feature on ADOT's Flickr account.
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07/27/2022

Adopting a Highway: Top 10 questions answered

Have you thought about becoming an Adopt a Highway volunteer? Here's all you need to know about joining the program and keeping Arizona grand.
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Historic bridge in Winkelman
07/27/2022

Small town boasts a big piece of Arizona bridge history

The town of Winkelman, on the border of Pinal and Gila counties, has a distinctive bridge claim to fame. The Winkelman Bridge began life back in 1915, when the Pinal County Board of Supervisors appropriated $52,000 from a $500,000 bond...
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Arizona Flag with AZ Hires Vets! text
07/25/2022

ADOT recruits veterans for many career fields

Hundreds of veterans work at ADOT in a variety of career fields throughout the state.
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