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Image of Route 66 shield painted on roadway

09/25/2026

ADOT’s role in keeping Route 66 road-trip-ready

With the Route 66 centennial just around the corner, have you ever wondered about ADOT’s role in keeping Route 66 as iconic and road-trip-ready as ever?

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AAH four Tucson volunteers and bagged trash

09/25/2026

National CleanUp Day volunteers bag 2.6 tons for Arizona

See volunteers caught in the act besting seven prior cleanup records for National CleanUp Day.

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09/15/2026

Adopt a Highway: Route 66 Centennial Cleanup

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

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A little-used bridge is a step back in time

Exploring the Canyon Padre Bridge near Flagstaff.

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09/08/2022

1.8 million Arizonans have their Travel ID. Do you?

The federal deadline of May 3, 2023, for having a credential that will be accepted by TSA for domestic air travel is coming soon.

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Cars and trucks are lined up in slow-moving traffic on a highway near an exit, with road signs indicating a 25 mph speed limit and a U-turn.

09/06/2022

I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Reaches Major Milestone

A significant milestone has been reached toward improving Interstate 10 south of the metro-Phoenix area, known as the Wild Horse Pass Corridor.

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08/31/2022

Adopt a Highway: Let’s do this volunteers! Join the statewide cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 17

Adopt a Highway volunteers, assemble! We've got pointers for National CleanUp Day!

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Black and white image of people in front of large Loop 101 grand opening sign

08/30/2022

Throwback Tuesday: Connecting the Valley, one freeway at a time

In 1988, Governor Rose Mofford dedicated the first stretch of the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway.

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08/26/2022

Show your dog love by keeping them safe, away from roadways

Tips for keeping doggos safe when traveling on or near roadways.

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08/22/2022

Back-to-school spirit includes stopping for school buses

Cheer on the Badgers, Wolves, Falcons, Jaguars, Prospectors, Rattlers or whatever mascot reps your favorite school. That’s right, school is back so cheer for your favorite team as part of the school spirit. Get in the school spirit, and...

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08/17/2022

Adopt a Highway: Registration Starts Today

Registration opens Aug. 17 for Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others wanting a one-day permit to clean litter along a designated one- or two-mile segment of highway.

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