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The Arizona Highways podcast has produced a three-part podcast series framing this loss through the perspectives of individuals with longtime ties to the area.
Resident Engineer Joe Heller has all the details on a project rehabilitating the I-17 pavement between SR 74 and Anthem Way, including the good news that the freeway itself will only see overnight and weekend lane restrictions. That means no planned closures.
Registration is open for three cleanups planned to keep Arizona highways grand — one mile at a time.

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Recently, we were asked on social media about merging into a center left-turn lane on a surface street: The Arizona Driver License Manual has the answer on page 37. A center left-turn lane is in the middle of a two-way street and marked on...
In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff provides an update on a project creating a free-flowing interchange for US 93 and Interstate 40 in Kingman. He also has an update on other projects improving travel in northwestern Arizona.
National CleanUp Day is coming and we have opportunities to get involved!
This episode of our podcast, On the Road With ADOT, features Motor Vehicle Division Director Eric Jorgensen. He explains that, come May 7, 2025, a form of identification like the Arizona Travel ID will be required for air travel.
Ever wonder where Bell, Bethany Home, Thunderbird, McDowell and other I-17 cross streets got their names from? We've got the answers.
Are we thinking the same thing when looking at those photos? It’s 53 years later and our snowplow drivers are still the best in the biz if you ask me. Look at the snow surrounding the highways… and both directions of travel are clear for...
Carmelle Malkovich of Claypool won a raffle sponsored by the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce to become the first across the bridge. We caught up with her to discuss her memories of that day, including spending time with Governor Rose Mofford.
When it comes to state highway improvements that safely connect people and power Arizona's economy, there are no minor projects. However, there are Major Projects. That's why we're visiting with the head of our Major Projects and Alternative Delivery Division.
We're shining a spotlight on the 26 Adopt a Highway groups that became new members or renewed their volunteer permits between May and July.
The above photo from the May 1974 issue of an employee newsletter for the Arizona Highway Department (ADOT’s predecessor) show the Safety Projects Team’s brand new photolog van “outfitted with sophisticated electronic gear to control...