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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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From the Director: Too many crashes are occurring in work zones

During Work Zone Awareness Week, we are doing our best again to engage the public about how to stay safe in work zones.

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04/08/2019

Adopt a Highway Volunteers appreciated all year, not just during National Volunteer Week

It's National Volunteer Week, so we wanted to highlight some kudos one of our Adopt a Highway volunteers in Green Valley has received.

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Interstate 11 environmental impact statement graphic

04/05/2019

From the Director: Formal comment period begins for Interstate 11

I value input from the public in this important step as we continue to study I-11.

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04/04/2019

Throwback Thursday: Before the town

For today's Throwback Thursday, we have a little "remember when?" for people who live south of Tucson.

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04/03/2019

VIDEO: Boulder-busting time along State Route 88

See ADOT workers remove a massive rock in a way that minimized traffic delays and the potential for damage to the highway.

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Motorcycle Week safety message on freeway board

04/02/2019

Spring is a great time for motorcycle rider training

Valley drivers can expect to see lots of motorcyclist on the road this week. We're encouraging all drivers to make it a smooth ride for everyone on the highway.

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A concrete bridge spans a green, brush-filled arroyo in a dry desert landscape with distant mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

03/29/2019

On the road: A visit to Canyon Diablo Bridge

A bridge along historic Route 66 is a great early example of vehicular bridges in our state.

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Black and white image of I-10 and overpass

03/28/2019

Throwback Thursday: A rural highway?

Interstate 10 Broadway Curve: Interstate 17 (Split) to Loop 202 (Santan Freeway)Do you recognize this stretch of highway from 1972? The answer might surprise you.

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