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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

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05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.

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05/15/2026

Remodeled Tucson North MVD office now open

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, officially opened the more airy and modern MVD office for residents of the northern Tucson area.

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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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Map showing US 60 Project in orange from MP 336 to MP 347 and SR 260 Project in blue from MP 342 to MP 347 near Show Low, with a north direction arrow.

06/15/2021

Innovation paving the way near Show Low - literally

An extensive and innovative paving project in northeast Arizona is going to greatly improve the road surface while also proving a 2,500-year-old Greek philosopher right.

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Cactus spears covered in black mesh and propped up

06/14/2021

Ask ADOT: Why do some saguaros along the South Mountain Freeway still have shade cloths?

Some saguaros along the South Mountain Freeway are cloaked in black. Today's blog explains why.

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Truck drives past message board in I-10 dust detection system

06/11/2021

Dust detection system ready for action this monsoon season

Monsoon Awareness Week starts next week and ADOT is ready for when the dust swirls.

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06/09/2021

Remembering the impressive bridge at Bylas

The Gila River is notoriously hard to build a bridge across. That's what made this extra-long bridge at Bylas so extraordinary.

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Crane works on future Loop 303 interchange

06/08/2021

Crews are lifting heavy objects along Loop 303 in north Peoria

A widening project is underway along Loop 303 along with preparations a connection to the city of Peoria’s Jomax Parkway.

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Lightning damaged road sign Casa Grande Yuma

06/04/2021

From the Archive: The ultimate vandal

We do a lot to prevent and clean up graffiti and other acts of vandalism, but what do you do when the vandal is a little more extraordinary?

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Overhead digital highway sign reads SECURE YOUR LOAD REDUCE CRASHES AND LITTER.

06/03/2021

Is your load secure? Make sure!

Mattresses, kayaks, grills, even Christmas trees. We've seen it all on Arizona highways. But items left on our roadways aren't only ugly, they are dangerous.

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