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01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...
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01/25/2026

PODCAST: Looking ahead to Southern Arizona projects for 2026

In this 10-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff discusses Southern Arizona improvements that are starting, continuing and finishing in 2026, including major upgrades for the Tucson area.
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01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.
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04/05/2018

Throwback Thursday: In Flagstaff of 1966, parking was no sport

Boy, the cars took up more space. Men had crew cuts instead of fades. Birch Avenue just went one way. Those were the days!
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First Bridge Opening on the South Mountain Freeway Loop 202 construction
04/04/2018

ADOT hits milestone for South Mountain Freeway construction

In a major milestone, ADOT completes first bridge spanning the future Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway.
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04/03/2018

Smoother highways coming to northern Arizona this year

ADOT is repaving or rebuilding more than 180 miles of Arizona's highways starting in April.
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04/02/2018

Widening I-10: Getting our grub on

Grubbing. Yeah, it's a real word. We looked it up. ADOT will be grubbing along I-10 in preparation for new lanes.
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04/01/2018

Where in AZ??

For those who have visited some of Arizona's more notable sites, this week's "Where in AZ??" should be an easy one!
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03/30/2018

Friday Five: Spring snow, small boats and new pavement

This week we tracked the progress of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, spotted a surprise spring snowstorm and announced paving projects in northern Arizona.
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03/29/2018

Throwback Thursday: SR 179 Red Rock Scenic Byway

State Route 179 threads through Sedona's stunning Red Rock Country. The highway is about 15 miles long, stretching from Interstate 17 north of Camp Verde to Sedona.
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03/28/2018

Join us as we present options for adding capacity to I-17 north of Valley

ADOT will take your questions and comments on options for improving traffic flow on I-17 north of the Valley.
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Interchange under construction for South Mountain Freeway
03/27/2018

Extended Southern Avenue closure paves way for South Mountain Freeway

On Monday, traffic returned to Southern Avenue between 61st Avenue and 64th Drive in Laveen.
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03/26/2018

From the Director: Permit Test @ Home is part of MVD's commitment to safety

Like many new things, ADOT's innovative “Permit Test @ Home” service has aroused some skepticism. We believe it helps get Arizona out of line and safely on the road.
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