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Two small metal tins filled with thick, textured substances: one with yellow paste and one with white paste. Both have a portion scooped out, showing the metal bottom of the tins.
10/03/2024

Thermoplastic Paint Marks Arizona’s Roads

Thermoplastic paint is a very important part of Arizona’s highways. Every batch must be tested and meet ADOT standards before it is used.
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Graphic of the Arizona Highway Magazine specialty plate that says, "Gemini."
10/02/2024

What specialty plate we think you would like based on your zodiac sign

With more than 100 options, it can be challenging for Arizona drivers to choose the specialty license plate that best fits their personality. Specialty plates offer a unique opportunity to add customization to your vehicle while supporting...
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Map of I-10 widening project in northwest Tucson area
10/01/2024

Just three months will bring three big changes to I-10 in northwest Tucson

The entire section of eastbound I-10 that’s under construction between Ina and Ruthrauff roads will shift onto the freeway’s new lanes, the remainder of westbound I-10 traffic will move onto new lanes and the Orange Grove Road interchange will reopen to traffic.
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06/16/2020

SR 82 stop offers two-for-one history lessons

A State Route 82 pullout east of Nogales offers two nods to Arizona history in one spot.
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06/15/2020

With monsoon season here, is your vehicle rainstorm-ready?

The summer monsoon season is at hand. If you get caught in a heavy downpour, do you know what to do?
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06/14/2020

Where in AZ??

Can you identify this well-known Arizona location?
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06/12/2020

Quick turnaround for commercial vehicle parking at rest areas

We've moved into action quickly to expand the number of commercial parking spaces at two rest area along I-40.
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06/11/2020

Throwback Thursday: Hearing from you

The highway may never have been built, the spirit behind this public meeting in 1960s Tucson lives on.
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06/10/2020

Looking back to when Grand Canyon aviation began

On this day 92 years ago, the first aiport at the Grand Canyon took flight.
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06/09/2020

Lane adjustments on I-10 already improving traffic, safety

It's not often in life that you get immediate results. A lot of things worth doing take time and patience to bear any fruit. That's why it was gratifying when we saw a noticeable change in traffic flow and safety after crews completed a...
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06/08/2020

Adopt a Highway mile honors a father, son and police officer

If you drive through the Hopi Reservation, you’ll notice an Adopt a Highway sign that reads “BC One of a Kind” about 11 miles south of Second Mesa. It honors Branyon Rebeau Claw Sr., the oldest son of Madeline Sahneyah, also known as “BC.”...
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06/07/2020

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06/05/2020

Providing help to truckers in need of rest with technology

Our director shares his thoughts about what the addition of truck parking spaces to ADOT's Arizona Traveler Information 511 website means for commerical drivers.
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