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08/19/2026

Volunteers make Arizona shine

Adopt a Highway is rolling out the red carpet for our newest volunteers! See who is making a difference in your community and join us in celebration.

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08/16/2026

PODCAST: Arizona Highways Magazine is set to cover the Route 66 Centennial

In this episode of On the Road with ADOT, host Doug Nintzel sits down with Arizona Highways Editor Robert Stieve to talk about coverage of the Mother Road and other news out of our iconic publication.

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08/10/2026

Forever linked: The I-10 tunnel and Hance Park have different birthdays

While the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel turns 36, younger "sibling" Margaret T. Hance Park maintains its place as a space for the community to gather.

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On I-10 in Tucson, a bridge that finally looks like a bridge

You may have missed the actual work, but you won't have failed to notice that a concrete pour has happened on our project at I-10 and Ruthrauff.

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10/08/2020

Truck drivers asked to provide input on I-10 parking solutions

We want to improve truck parking, but for that we need the input of the trucking community.

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A graphic reads Distracted drivers terrify me. with bull riding and cowboy images in the background.

10/07/2020

From the Director: Do distracted drivers terrify you?

To launch a new awareness campaign, we found people in some truly high-pressure jobs who's greatest fear is still distracted driving.

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Several cars and trucks drive on a wide highway overpass near fields, under a clear sky.

10/06/2020

New view of the South Mountain Freeway

Our traveler information website, AZ511.gov, now offers views from the South Mountain Freeway.

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Diagram showing eastbound traffic flow at Happy Valley Road diverging diamond interchange over I-17.

10/05/2020

Opening soon: The new diverging diamond interchange on I-17

The diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 17 and Happy Valley is opening this month. What does that mean? Let us tell you!

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Arizona Highways image of saguaro alongside road

10/02/2020

Arizona Highways named best Instagram account of 2020

The Phoenix New Times has chosen Arizona Highways as the best Instagram account for 2020.

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10/01/2020

Throwback Thursday: Capturing a moment

What can you gleam from this photo of roadwork from the 1930s?

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Guardrail posts, rail and bolts, awaiting assembly

09/30/2020

There's more to guardrail repair than meets the eye

Crews have been hard at work replacing guardrail on northbound State Route 87. But what does that entail? Here's what goes into putting in these silent sentries of highways.

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