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06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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06/11/2026

Arizona Wallet adds more features and functions

The Arizona Wallet app can now alert you when your vehicle registration is about to expire, directly on your smartphone. To learn more about the Arizona Wallet and the other digital wallet options available in Arizona, please visit azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.

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Photo from the Loop 101: Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard project.

06/10/2026

ADOT wins 5 awards for excellence in transportation partnering

The winners of the 2025 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award have been announced, and ADOT received five awards for roadway construction partnerships. The annual competition recognizes partnering processes and achievements...

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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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