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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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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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It's an old road to Post Office Deck Bridge renovations

On Fort Apache Reservation in eastern Arizona, ADOT is working to replace a 50-year old bridge deck.

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08/06/2021

Save the Date: National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 18

Mark you calendar for National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 18!

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08/04/2021

From the Director: Changing driver behavior is key to reducing traffic fatalities and crashes

The Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report for last year has been released and ADOT Director Halikowski shares his thoughts about the report.

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$ADOT Kids cartoon showing engineer with linear math equation$

08/03/2021

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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