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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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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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For ADOT freeway aesthetics are no afterthought

Designing a freeway includes quite a bit of thought about how it will look beyond the travel lanes. That's why we make sure Valley freeways have designs that reflect the history and natural beauty of the areas they pass through. The Loop...

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02/02/2020

Where in AZ??

This road provides a smooth ride, but do you know "Where in AZ??" it's located?

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South Mountain Freeway interchange design

01/31/2020

Driving Safety Home: DDIs designed to improve traffic flow, safety

State Engineer Dallas Hammit talks about the new half diverging diamond interchanges on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway and what they mean for safety.

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01/31/2020

Helping end human trafficking is a year-round mission at ADOT

By pledging to work with the U.S. Department of Transportation and other transportation agencies across the country, we reaffirm our commitment to ending human trafficking.

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