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US 180 project receives an award
07/28/2025

ADOT, partners honored for US 180 stormwater project

ADOT and the city of Flagstaff have been recognized with an award for a significant stormwater drainage system project along US 180 .
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View from Grand Canyon Lodge window
07/28/2025

Don't miss a special Arizona Highways podcast series on the North Rim

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.
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I-17 in the project area viewed from a traffic camera
07/27/2025

PODCAST: Get the lowdown on a new I-17 pavement improvement in North Phoenix

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.
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New Van and Filming Equipment May 1974.
08/21/2024

From the archives: ADOT photolog vans through the years

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...
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A road passes beneath a bridge with the name "Wickenburg" displayed on the side. A height restriction sign nearby indicates a clearance of 13 feet 7 inches.
08/18/2024

Wickenburg Underpass does double duty

Underpasses are made to separate vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist and even train traffic. And that’s exactly what the Wickenburg Underpass has been doing since 1937.
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On the Road With ADOT Logo
08/18/2024

PODCAST: A quick update on Tucson-area improvements

Exciting projects are underway and in the works for the Tucson area. And that's what we're featuring in the latest episode of our podcast, On the Road With ADOT.
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A drawing of the state of Arizona, including desert scenery, a cactus, the sun and the state flag.
08/17/2024

ADOT Kids: Showcasing your ‘Keep It Grand’ artwork

We're shining a spotlight on the "Keep It Grandwork" artwork submitted by kids from across Arizona.
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Solar-powered car christens the new State Route 101 (Loop 101) in 1988 during the grand opening of the first segment, in the West Valley from Northern to Peoria avenues.
08/16/2024

The day Loop 101 opened in Phoenix’s West Valley

1988 was a memorable year with the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” was the number one box office movie while “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses and Rick Astley’s hit, “Never Gonna Give You Up” were...
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A woman walks with a carry-on bag at an airport.
08/15/2024

Students are going off to college soon, send them with a Travel ID

Before your student flies off to college, there is one more piece of homework for them and you: Upgrade their driver license to the Arizona Travel ID while they are still in town, and they’ll be ready for the federal deadline around the...
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Two cell phones are being held near each other.
08/13/2024

PODCAST: New app gives retailers a digital way to verify age

ADOT MVD partners with the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control to offer retailers a way to accept digital IDs to verify age.
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Debris on the side of the highway
08/12/2024

IRU clears debris on Phoenix highways to get traffic safely moving

ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, responds to all types of crashes across metro Phoenix highways. But, IRU crews will also respond to any type of incident that is blocking a travel lane, which often includes debris that...
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ADOT’s 50th Anniversary Cake.
08/09/2024

Celebrating ADOT’s 50th Anniversary with cake… and concrete?

This year marks 50 years since the Arizona Department of Transportation became an agency in July 1974. And what better way to celebrate an anniversary than with cake? Many of our coworkers in the materials lab have told us that making cake...
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Northwest Regional Improvements Map
08/07/2024

A one-stop information source for northwestern AZ highway improvement projects

Our new Northwest Regional Improvements page at azdot.gov/NWImprovements that features multiple projects on I-40 and US 93. Stop by to learn about more than 20 projects improving highways in the area.
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