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A snowplow on an icy highway plowing snow.

01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...

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01/25/2026

PODCAST: Looking ahead to Southern Arizona projects for 2026

In this 10-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff discusses Southern Arizona improvements that are starting, continuing and finishing in 2026, including major upgrades for the Tucson area.

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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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Civil Engineers use math to design, build and maintain transportation structures

There are almost as many type of engineers as there are branches of math. Learn how math plays an important part in engineering.

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Equipment removing asphalt and conveying it into a truck trailer

08/02/2021

Rubberized asphalt removal is the first step to the reconstruction of the I-10 Broadway Curve

The I-10 Broadway Curve project has kicked off and drivers will start noticing changes in the construction area.

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An ADOT engineer in training is shown at a project site.

07/30/2021

For these trainees, the road to engineering starts with ADOT

New engineers extol the virtues of ADOT's Engineer-in-Training program, including the pleasant atmosphere, hands-on training, mentorship and the ability to be a part of major projects from start to finish.

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07/29/2021

From the Director: Life is a highway

We've announced the 2021 ADOT Safety Message Contest winners!

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07/27/2021

Bid on an ADOT truck

You can bid on surplus ADOT equipment and vehicles from the comfort of your home.

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07/26/2021

High school students explore transportation careers

A recent ADOT-sponsored transportation institute fosters learning about transportation engineering careers.

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07/22/2021

Some deep questions from 1969

Are you a courteous driver? This article from 1969 has us asking ourselves this deep question.

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A white ADOT truck is parked on the roadside near a brown sign marking State Route 89 as Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Hwy, under a clear sky.

07/21/2021

SR 89 renamed in honor of Granite Mountain Hotshots

A stretch of State Route 89 is now known as “Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Highway” in honor of the brave firefighters who were lost battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013.

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