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03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.
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Website poster for ways to tour Route 66
03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:
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Map of Loop 303 project in North Valley
03/01/2026

PODCAST: Big Loop 303 improvements underway in the North Valley

Joe Heller, our resident engineer on a big project getting underway in the North Valley, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what's coming over the next two and a half years, including a flyover ramp connecting northbound I-17 with Loop 303.
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Milton Road study corridor map
11/18/2020

Help us develop a vision for two vital corridors in Flagstaff

We are looking out how to improve two important corridors in Flagstaff and we need your help to do it.
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MVD help screen
11/17/2020

Have MVD questions? Chatbot has answers

AZMVDNow has introduced a new feature to help you find the service you need.
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adot kids coloring sheet snowplow drawing.
11/16/2020

ADOT Kids: Get to know snowplows!

Yes, it snows in Arizona, so it's time to start thinking about snowplows! Learn more about how ADOT uses these incredible machines.
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A concrete bridge crosses a rocky canyon
11/13/2020

Old US 60 bridge shows original way to cross Queen Creek

The trip east from Superior on US 60 used to be a lot different, but the need to cross Queen Creek is timeless.
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A construction worker in safety gear secures a large steel beam with bolts on a bridge structure while a crane and other equipment are visible nearby.
11/12/2020

Strength in numbers: Steel girders placed for I-17 bridge project

They say there is strength in numbers - and that is especially true when it comes to the girders used for bridges like the one on Interstate 17 over Central Avenue.
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Photos of four highways honoring Native American veterans
11/11/2020

Highways in northeastern Arizona honor Native American veterans

There are many highways in Arizona named in honor of veterans, but portions of three in the northeast part of the state seek to honor Native Americans who have served in the military.
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Map of US 80
11/10/2020

US 80: Mother of Arizona highways

It's long gone, but you can still see the legacy of old US 80 across the southern half of Arizona virtually everywhere.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Superior
11/09/2020

A Superior state of mind along US 60

A little bit of everything is a reason to visit the town of Superior, off US 60.
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Snow falls heavily on pine trees in a wintry forest; “Prayers for Snow” essay title appears on the right.
11/06/2020

No matter where you are, Arizona Highways brings a piece of home

Arizona Highways is read and loved around the world, which is why it came as no surprise that it has receive yet more accolades.
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ADOT kids transportation activities for future engineers.
11/05/2020

ADOT Kids recognized for role during unprecedented times

We may not be able to hang it up on a refrigerator like some of the art we've received, but ADOT Kids was recently recognized for explaining transportation to a general audience during the public health situation.
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