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Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.
This week’s episode of On the Road With ADOT features two of our many team members involved in preserving Arizona’s vast investment in state highways and the use of fog seals to extend pavement life.
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we want to take a moment and remind everyone to plan ahead so you get home safely after the festivities. If you’re out on state highways this weekend, you may notice some of our overhead message...

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A $20 bill inside a water bottle, a new elf hat with tag still attached, an old cannonball...our volunteers have seen and cleaned it all. But while these oddities are fun to recount, the true treasure of the roadside shoulder are those who volunteer regularly to clean it.
After a year's work, the new ramps connecting SR 189 and I-19 are almost ready. And with them, a better day for commercial trucking and safety in Nogales.
The Gila County Sheriff's Office is no stranger to serving their community. So it should come as no surprise that they have been recognized as Outstanding Volunteers for their dedication to keep mile 256 of State Route 188 clean.
ADOT's engineers get a lot of attention, but there is a huge variety of employees at the agency helping people getting home safely!
A close up shot reminds us that it's no small thing to pay attention to the details.
Look to head to a cooler climate? Today's "Where in AZ??" location may be a good spot for you!
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.
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.
Just how accurate are those signs telling you that your next stop is x miles away? Well, let's find out!