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03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.

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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

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03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

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Don't spark a wildfire: Check vehicles, trailers before summer trips

Sparks from dragging chains, underinflated tires and tossed cigarettes can and do start fires along state highways. Here's how you can help.

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04/28/2019

Where in AZ??

This week's challenge takes you to a popular spot that's sure to be well-traveled this summer.

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04/27/2019

Making trash go viral, in a good way

For anyone passionate about keeping state highways clean, there's now a social media hashtag just for you.

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04/26/2019

Entering our message contest? There's lots of competition already

Within 24 hours of launching our Safety Message Contest, we’d received more than 1,400 entries. After 48 hours the total number of submissions had climbed to 2,000.

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