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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

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06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

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A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.

06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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Where in AZ??

This sign is a clue to our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge, but not the answer!

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11/04/2017

Headed to Havasu? Plan extra travel time on SR 95

If you're headed to Lake Havasu City or planning a day on the river, make sure you take traffic restrictions on SR 95 into account.

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11/03/2017

From the Director: Impairment from medications, illegal drugs causing more crashes, fatalities

Crashes and fatalities involving drivers under the influence of drugs or medications are on the rise.

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ADOT snowplow operator is training during annual winter workshop

11/01/2017

As ADOT preps for winter, you should too

Mother Nature seems to think it's still summer in Arizona, but ADOT is gearing up for winter.

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10/31/2017

From the Director: Expanding MVD services without having to build new offices

Because we live in a digital world, more MVD services are going online.

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10/30/2017

Hocus pocus: Get an early start home on Halloween and drive with focus

Avoiding a grave situation on your Halloween commute home starts with planning ahead and treating yourself to these commuting tricks.

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10/29/2017

Where in AZ??

Our Sunday "Where in AZ??" challenge asks if you can locate this spot in Arizona.

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Hot dog weiner mobile on the road next to a semi-truck

10/27/2017

ADOT Friday Five: Closures, hot dogs and cartography

Our roundup of ADOT news includes a Phoenix freeway closure, a wiener mobile visit and where to go for more info on the L-202 South Mountain Freeway project.

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