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06/08/2025

PODCAST: An inside look at ADOT pump stations on Phoenix-area freeways

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Justin Brook, ADOT's Pump House Operations Supervisor. His team is responsible for nearly 70 facilities that remove stormwater from low-lying stretches of Phoenix-area freeways.

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06/06/2025

Take the time to secure your loads

June 6 is National Secure Your Load Day, and I want to remind drivers of how important it is to take the extra time to secure your loads. ADOT crews have removed anything and everything from highways. Grills and patio furniture are great...

06/01/2025

PODCAST: It's a big finish for the I-10 Broadway Curve project

No one is better able to explain the massive effort and the improvements along 11 miles of freeway than Rob Samour, Senior Deputy State Engineer and head of Major Projects and Alternate Delivery. That's why he's this week's guest on On the Road With ADOT.

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12/13/2017

Saturday night’s all right for working

There's still a lot of accomplish in Tucson before ADOT crews ring in the new year.

12/12/2017

For the person who has everything, how about a specialty plate?

In this most wonderful time of the year, how about a specialty plate for someone on your list?

12/11/2017

Highway History: State Route 68, from gold mining to casinos

Today we're looking at the history of the historic highway between Bullhead City and Kingman.

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12/10/2017

Where in AZ??

We've taken to the air to come up with this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

12/07/2017

Interstate 17: Where faster isn't better

New digital signs look to improve safety along a mountainous stretch of I-17.

12/06/2017

From the Archives: Interstate 17 in downtown Phoenix

While a lot has changed on I-17 in downtown Phoenix, a few things have endured over the years.

12/05/2017

State highway to North Rim closes for the winter

Winters are fierce at the Grand Canyon's North Rim. When park amenities close for the winter, we close SR 67 along with them.

12/04/2017

From the Director: Calling I-17 a 'deadly highway' misses the point

Highway safety goes far beyond headlines and usually points driver behavior.

12/03/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and help located spots across the state.

12/01/2017

File a Sold Notice with MVD or you could wind up fighting a fine

Today we're sharing tips in both English and Spanish on how to properly notify the MVD when you've sold a vehicle.