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A metal footbridge spans a rocky canyon with steep cliffs and sparse vegetation under a bright sky.
11/30/2025

Fish Creek Bridge: A small piece of nearly timeless history

A small bridge on a historic road is nearly timeless.
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All the Way to the Border volunteers
11/29/2025

New Year, New Beginnings: Arizona’s annual 45-mile cleanup of SR 286

Melissa Owen's 11th Annual "All the Way to the Border" cleanup is a great way to start the new year outdoors in beautiful Southern Arizona, and help keep it that way. You are invited to register with us to join the fun!
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MVD Community Connections photo collage
11/28/2025

PODCAST: Learn how MVD employees connect with their communities

In a season when many of us think more about giving back, learn how MVD Community Connections is a priority throughout the year.
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4 images of adot employees in different careers.
04/20/2021

ADOT Kids: Careers at ADOT

ADOT's engineers get a lot of attention, but there is a huge variety of employees at the agency helping people getting home safely!
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Close up of metal rivets on bridge
04/19/2021

Art of Transportation: Riveted by the details

A close up shot reminds us that it's no small thing to pay attention to the details.
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04/18/2021

Where in AZ?? 04/18/21

Look to head to a cooler climate? Today's "Where in AZ??" location may be a good spot for you!
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Distracted Drivers are Terrifying graphic
04/16/2021

From the Director: Why all the buzz about distracted driving?

There's been a lot of focus on distracted drivers the past few weeks, so ADOT Director John Halikowski shares what the "buzz" is all about.
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State Route 273 winds through the forest.
04/15/2021

Spring has sprung, which means you can again travel these roads

Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the reopening of state highways in the high country is a sure sign of spring. Just remember to be safe if you are planning to drive these scenic roads.
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Sign showing miles to Show Low and Springerville
04/14/2021

Distance signs - how accurate are they?

Just how accurate are those signs telling you that your next stop is x miles away? Well, let's find out!
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04/12/2021

The fourth tunnel

The Deck Park, Queen Creek and Mule Pass tunnels get all the fame, but can you name the fourth tunnel on the state highway system?
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04/11/2021

Where in AZ?? 04/11/21

If these railroad tracks and the steeple in the background look familiar, you'll want to join this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
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Vehicles illegally parked along State Route 89 near Yarnell
04/09/2021

Visiting the site of the Granite Mountain Hotshots? Honor them by doing it safely.

If you are planning to visit the memorial the Granite Mountain Hotshots near Yarnell, please do so safely. And that means not parking along State Route 89.
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Workers inside the Deck Park Tunnel
04/08/2021

Throwback Thursday: Time tunnel

Today we look back on an integral piece of interstate infrastructure.
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