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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.

01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.

01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...

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01/04/2026

PODCAST: ADOT's partnership with native nations across Arizona

Native nations comprise roughly a quarter of Arizona's land, and state highways are key corridors for them. In this week's episode, our Native Nations Ambassador for Infrastructure Development discusses how ADOT partners with our state's 22 federally recognized tribes and eight others with ancestral ties to Arizona.

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Framing Arizona in the best light

Adopt a Highway volunteers help Arizona look her best. Now, volunteers can make others aware of the work they're doing to 'Keep Arizona Grand.'

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09/13/2020

Where in AZ??

We know you can only find this spot in Arizona. If you've been here, join our weekly challenge!

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09/10/2020

Big bridge history near little Cameron

What does it take to cross the Little Colorado River? The answer is more than a century and three different bridges.

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A person wearing a green glove and jeans holds a dark-colored lizard with an orange tail in their hand.

09/09/2020

ADOT biologists help species and projects move forward

Why does a transportation agency have biologists? Good question! And here is the answer.

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Adopt a Highway recognition sign and a photo of Marc Philbrook

09/08/2020

Watch out for this Sasquatch along US 60

According to our Adopt a Highway program, the spirit of Sasquatch lives on US 60 east of Show Low.

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09/06/2020

Where in AZ??

Cool waters are featured in this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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09/04/2020

Shared input on the South Mountain Freeway's shared-used path

To build the best possible shared used path along the South Mountain Freeway, ADOT went and talked to the experts - the bicyclists and other residents who will use it.

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09/02/2020

From the Director: A customer service message about the MVD

ADOT Director John Halikowski shares a message about the issues facing the Motor Vehicle Division during the public health situation and what the MVD is doing to respond.

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