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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
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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New I-10/Orange Grove interchange
02/20/2025

Big step forward for ADOT's I-10 widening project in northwest Tucson area

Reopening an improved I-10 interchange with Orange Grove Road now moves the focus of a widening project to completing a Sunset Road interchange.
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ADOT engineer Erica Eggen
02/18/2025

Engineers Week: Training guided this engineer to a career designing roadways

ADOT's Engineer in Training (EIT) program was the gateway to a career in roadway design engineering for Erica Eggen.
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A man sitting in front of computer monitors
02/18/2025

Engineers Week: Meet an engineer who works in the Traffic Design Section

When you drive down a highway and notice the placement of a green exit sign, or the lane striping on the concrete, or even arrows that help direct you into certain lanes — those are all design aspects of the highway that are carefully...
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Jimmy the Engineer
02/17/2025

Engineers Week: In-house training sparked a career leading Phoenix-area projects

ADOT's Engineer in Training program is an essential foot in the door for many who have built careers, including Jimmy Naujokaitis, Senior Resident Engineer in ADOT's Central District in Phoenix.
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A group of people pose for a photo. One is holding a certificate.
02/17/2025

Engineers Week: A Q&A with an early-career engineer

Matt Steiner recently completed ADOT's Engineer in Training program and shares his experience.
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On the Road With ADOT Logo
02/16/2025

PODCAST: Commitment to safety drives ADOT Director Jennifer Toth

ADOT Director Jennifer Toth joins this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT to discuss Engineers Week and her career in engineering that began with ADOT's Engineers-in-Training program. She also shares a passion for safety,
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.
02/12/2025

Using your blinker? You’re talking our type of language this Valentine’s Day

As Arizonans secure last-minute dinner plans and gifts for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day, we want to remind drivers that using your turn signals is an easy way to show your care for others on the road. If you’re out on the highways...
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02/09/2025

PODCAST: Maintaining state highways sometimes includes fighting a fire

We invited Payson Maintenance Supervisor Brett Rupp into the On the Road With ADOT studio to discuss a recent incident in which ADOT personnel from Payson and Mesa teamed to put out a potentially nasty fire along SR 87 before it got out of hand.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
02/06/2025

On Super Bowl Sunday, have a game plan to get home safely

With Game Day approaching and Arizonans prepping appetizers and hedging their bets on who will be crowned Super Bowl champions, we want to remind drivers to have a game plan on how to get home. Regardless of whether you’re rooting for the...
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A group of students participate in an Adopt-a-Highway clean-up event along a rural highway.
02/05/2025

Adopt a Highway: Recognizing 'All the Way to the Border' volunteers

A cheering crowd surrounded Melissa Owen during a safety briefing that preceded a cleanup of all 45 miles of State Route 286 between SR 86 and Sasabe Along with this ADOT representative, they celebrated Owen’s 10 years of organizing the...
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