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05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...

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Using turn signals is the way of the Jedi

05/04/2026

A safety reminder on May the Fourth

May the Fourth be with you. We have combined the Force with important safety reminders on our overhead message signs to help motorists safely travel to a galaxy far, far, away… Or nearby, if you have a short commute! We hope these messages...

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05/02/2026

Join the movement: Rotary Club of Queen Creek cleans SR 24

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the community. Meet a group of volunteers who welcomes others to serve alongside them and help keep State Route 24 clean.

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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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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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Truck drives past message board in I-10 dust detection system

11/04/2020

Dust detection and warning system tracks its first season

Though 2020 had a 'nonsoon,' it did give us a good trial for our innovative new dust detection and warning system on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.

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Four examples of highway designation signs with different colors

11/03/2020

A colorful chapter in state transportation history

Sixty years ago, Arizona drivers encountered highway signs that were a little more splashy.

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A large sign reads Welcome to Seligman, Birth Place of Historic Route 66 with mountains and blue sky in the background.

10/30/2020

You can still get your kicks

The world famous Route 66 may have been decommissioned 35 years ago, but here in Arizona you can still cruise through some of those memories.

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Van uses exit ramp at Grand Avenue interchange with 35th Avenue.

10/29/2020

We want your help to improve the Grand/35th avenues intersection

What would you like to see happen at Grand and 35th avenues? We have some ideas, but want to hear from you as part of an improvement study in the area!

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