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AAH four volunteer collage
06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.
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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
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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Construction workers build the Rio de Flag Bridge in Flagstaff Arizona. A public transit bus and traffic barriers are visible in the background.
07/06/2021

Rio de Flag Wash bridge in place using innovative method

If you haven't had a chance to drive over new Rio de Flag bridge, we have a preview of what you'll see once you do along with the work that went into making it happen.
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07/01/2021

Adopt a Highway: Volunteers make lemonade

Volunteers often make lemonade out of lemons.
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Rural freeway traffic viewed from above
06/30/2021

From the Director: Maintaining, upgrading and improving safety is the name of the game

ADOT Director Halikowski talks about balancing needs and wants in the Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.
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A person checks the air pressure of a car tire using a digital tire pressure gauge, with the gauge pressed against the tire’s valve stem.
06/29/2021

Get your vehicle in monsoon shape!

Is your car rainstorm ready? Monsoon season is here and it's important for you and your car to be ready.
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06/28/2021

Adopt a Highway: Judie’s 20-year memorial on State Route 69

Inspiration comes in many forms. In the case of Lina Rodriguez, it happened on a road trip.
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Road Closed sign
06/25/2021

From the Director: Give Road Crews Some Courtesy During Wildfire Closures

ADOT Director Halikowski explains the role ADOT crews have in wildfire road closures and the challenges they face.
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Workers operate large drill
06/24/2021

Here’s the drill about current pre-construction activity along Interstate 10 in metro-Phoenix

You may have noticed the large drilling equipment along I-10 at the Broadway Curve. If you've wondered what it's all about, this blog is for you!
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Forest on fire
06/22/2021

Has a fire closed this highway? ADOT can tell you.

How are you supposed to know when an event like the Telegraph fire closes a highway? ADOT offers you a number of free-of-charge options.
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Road Crew working on the Pavement
06/21/2021

Let's talk pavement preservation - and why you'll see it this summer

We mention it a lot, but what is pavement preservation? We break down the work and considerations that goes into maintaining Arizona's highways and freeways.
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Road workers in safety vests repair lights in a tunnel with trucks and a lift blocking traffic lanes.
06/18/2021

New lights provide I-10 drivers with improved tunnel vision

We think you'll see the light when you're passing through the Deck Park Tunnel with the recent completion of an upgraded lighting system.
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