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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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A highway stretches forward under a hazy sky with reduced visibility. A green road sign reads Tucker Flat Wash and 242.
06/10/2022

Staying prepared during Arizona’s summer monsoon season

Summer means our monsoon season has arrived. According to the National Weather Service, Arizona’s summer monsoon season starts mid-June and lasts through the end of September. We can anticipate storms that bring lightning, rain and walls of dust. Driving through a dust storm can be dangerous and ill-advised, no matter where you are.
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06/10/2022

I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project Quiz

Are you #AheadOfTheCurve? Let’s find out!
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Black and white image of a live kangaroo standing next to a sign that says "share the ride! Pool it!" with a cartoon kangaroo with joeys in her pouch
06/09/2022

Throwback Thursday: Pool it!

Take it from a kangaroo who knows: Pool it!
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A blue inflatable kiddie pool decorated with with cartoon fish designs sits among various discarded household items in a dumpster under bright sunlight.
06/08/2022

Secure Your Load Every Day

Recently, we had a chance to commemorate “Secure Your Load Day,” with some of ADOT’s fellow safety partners who are all committed to excellent, long-term collaboration to keep our roads safe.
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Historic image of I-17 in 1970
06/02/2022

Throwback Thursday: I-17 in 1970

Let's go back 52 years to a familiar scene.
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06/01/2022

Cienega Creek Bridge: Arizona's longest open-spandrel bridge

Known as Arizona's longest open-spandrel bridge, the Cienega Creek Bridge ws constructed in 1921.
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05/26/2022

ADOT continues to invest in Interstate 40

We understand that sometimes the going on Interstate 40 can get rough. But, setting aside the rest of that old adage, ADOT continues to invest in the 360-mile northern Arizona corridor. Last week, maintenance crews began smoothing out some...
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05/25/2022

Adopt a Highway: Heat awareness tips for volunteers and travelers

It's Heat Awareness Week and we have a few suggestions for Adopt a Highway volunteers -- and, really, anyone planning to be outside during summer -- to consider before heading out to collect litter,
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Saguaro cactuses sillhouetted against sunset
05/23/2022

Hot tips for hot temps

Driving in hot Arizona temps? We have some tips for you.
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05/20/2022

Runaway Truck Ramps: A vital safety feature on the highways

A truck having to use a runaway truck ramp is a frightening thing to see. But truck ramps are very effective at stopping trucks that have lost use of their brakes.
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