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08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...

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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...

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08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

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Last call for comments on this phase of the Sonoran Corridor study

If there's a route through the Sonoran Corridor study area that you like or don't like, now's the time to let us know.

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07/10/2017

Must-know Monday: Common Questions for ADOT

ADOT is answering some of the most common questions sent in by constituents.

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07/09/2017

Where in AZ??

Show off your Arizona knowledge every week in our Facebook "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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07/07/2017

Driving Safety Home: Stay safe this summer by planning for extreme weather

Extreme summer heat has already hit the state, but that's not all the extreme weather Arizonans will face this summer. Be prepared for the weather that will come our way.

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