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ADOT representatives accept award
11/11/2026

ADOT shines for supporting dark skies

ADOT’s efforts to brighten Flagstaff's night sky has earned stellar recognition. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition recently presented ADOT and the Arizona State Transportation Board with the Dark Sky Champion Award. As seen pictured below...
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AAH SR 87 Starlighters Sept 11 cleanup
11/10/2026

Honoring the commitment: Veterans and volunteers

Thank you, military veterans and supporters, for making the commitment to serve our country and for going above and beyond to preserve the beauty of Arizona.
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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.
11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!
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Image of dilapidated stone wall with the words "Mountain Lions" painted on top
09/17/2020

Two Guns' sordid history off I-40

You may have seen a sign for this long-forgotten town while cruising down I-40, but did you know about its bizarre past?
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Crane lifts bridge girder
09/16/2020

Bridge girders a big sign of progress at I-10 and Ruthrauff

If you are driving on I-10 in Tucson, you see the major progress happening at the Ruthrauff interchange.
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Screenshot of the ADOT Travel ID Document Guide webpage showing progress steps and options to select the type of Travel ID to apply for.
09/15/2020

For the MVD, these awards are a big deal

Most drivers have never heard of the AAMVA Awards, but MVD employees, it's a big deal.
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09/14/2020

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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Little Colorado River Bridge
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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ADOT workers talk with a bicyclist
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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Cottonwood MVD office external view
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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Sign for Nothing, Arizona, and red building
09/02/2020

In Arizona, nothing from Nothing equals a ghost town

We take a look at the community of Nothing, which was something at one point.
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