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08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...

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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...

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08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

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This year let's give firefighters a break

Wildfires along state highways are a danger to both the traveling public and firefighters, so we all need to do our part to prevent them.

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Cover of tentative five-year construction program update

03/22/2021

From the Director: How to comment on ADOT's Tentative Five-Year Construction Program

We have released our tentative five-year plan for upcoming transportation projects. But we need your input before it's finalized.

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Black and white photo of a concrete bridge with arched railings spanning a dry, rocky creek bed, with sparse vegetation and a hill in the background.

03/19/2021

You can still drive over this important bridge near Bisbee

This historical bridge built before Arizona was a state continues to support travelers in southeastern Arizona.

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03/18/2021

History marks the spot alongside US 70

Historical markers are everywhere along state highways, and these two along US 70 are a good example of just how much history you can find while driving.

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03/17/2021

Transportation Defined: MSE walls hold up nicely

Mechanically Stabilized Earth walls are all around you ... if you know where to look.

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03/16/2021

What's blowing in the wind? Hopefully it's change

We hear you; there's too much litter along state highways and freeways. The truth is any amount is too much. We need your help to keep Arizona looking its best.

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