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Volunteer placing trash in ADOT bag
03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

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.
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Sprayer applies fog seal to highway.
03/15/2026

PODCAST: One key way that ADOT extends the life of highway pavement

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.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
03/14/2026

Don’t leave it up to luck: Designate a driver this St. Patrick’s Day

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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ADOT Kids Highway Exit Sign with elephant
01/28/2021

ADOT Kids: We make signs in all shapes, sizes and colors!

Signs are everywhere along the road, but did you know that ADOT has its very own shop to make them?
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Two workers in safety vests and helmets, one holding a rock sample, stand on a roadside with rocky hills in the background. Both are wearing face masks.
01/27/2021

Riprap and hydro-seeded mulch help keep SR 87 safe

Riprap and hydro-seeded mulch may not sound that interesting, but they are doing the important work of keeping drivers safe on State Route 87.
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Cartoon of a worried passenger yelling Stop! as the smiling driver talks on the phone while driving a red car.
01/26/2021

Olivia Rodrigo has her ‘Drivers License.’ Do you?

What can a top single on the Billboard Hot 100 teach us about driving? Well, let us tell you!
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Aerial view of Houghton Road
01/25/2021

In Tucson, a wider Houghton Road bridge starts coming into view

The Houghton Road interchange project at I-10 near Tucson has been in the works for awhile, but this photo will help you get a sense of the scope of the project.
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ADOT Geologist Studies the earth rocks on-site
01/22/2021

ADOT geologist studies how to keep rocks from the highways

James Lemmon's job at ADOT rocks. Literally, it's all about rocks.
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Several cars drive on a snow-covered road during snowfall, with light snow accumulation visible on the ground, trees, and buildings.
01/21/2021

If you’re planning on playing in the snow, leave prepared

If you are heading north to play in the snow, remember to take along warm clothes, emergency gear, a travel plan and some patience.
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US 180 with forest and mountains in the background
01/20/2021

Will the real US 180 please stand up?

Where is the real US 180, near Flagstaff or St. Johns or Alpine? The answer is actually all three.
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SR 286 near Sasabe freeway and mountains
01/19/2021

Adopt a Highway: Annual SR 286 cleanup will look different, but keep same passion

For the past five years Melissa Owen has brought together a horde of volunteers to realize her Adopt a Highway dream.
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Several vehicles are parked at the Stoneman Lake Road interchange with I-17 and people are standing around in the snow at the roadside.
01/18/2021

Your winter reminder: Please don't park on highway shoulders

Winter and snowy weather is upon us, so it's time again to talk about how to be safe when visiting our state's winter wonderlands.
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Abstract purple snake with an oval-patterned body and a triangular face on a plain background.
01/15/2021

Rattlesnake image greets Cave Creek Road motorists

A recent inquiry from a motorist prompted a blog explaining the artwork on the Loop 101 project.
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