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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's sucess through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).

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01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...

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New striping at northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303

01/15/2026

MAG partnership helps ADOT make quick freeway improvements in Valley

A much-needed second lane at the northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303 results from funding flexibility provided by the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Phoenix area's regional transportation planning agency.

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After 55 years, an I-10 bridge in Tucson makes way for a successor

Check out photos showing crews demolishing the eastbound I-10 bridge at Ruthrauff Road in Tucson to make way for a new interchange.

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03/24/2020

As bridge project moves forward in Winkelman, girders move into place

Traffic is coming to a stop at times on State Route 77 in Winkelman, but it’s for a good reason: Things are moving forward on a project to replace the bridge over the Gila River.

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03/23/2020

Highway Hawk's kitten has a home: mine!

From clinging to a grate on US 60 to being adopted by an ADOT employee, Gracie (formerly Millie) is one lucky kitty! Gracie's new human tells us how she's doing since finding her new home.

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03/22/2020

Where in AZ??

Do you know where this bend in the road leads?

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A graphic banner for ADOT's 2021–2025 tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, featuring highways, construction equipment, and road project images.

03/20/2020

2021-2025 Tentative Five-Year Program comment period opens

Those who drive Arizona’s highway system know it best – and you’re pretty good about telling us when you see something that needs improving or needs to be repaired. Starting today, the Arizona Department of Transportation is asking everyone...

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Black and white image of man looking at display board

03/19/2020

Throwback Thursday: Take a moment to learn something new

Local information always gives each of our 27 rest areas their own individual flare. Today we take a look at how we provided that back in the day.

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Rendering with aerial view of future Interstate 10 interchange with Ruthrauff Road

03/18/2020

Weekend traffic shift will move forward new I-10 interchange in Tucson

If your daily commute takes you along Interstate 10 in northwest Tucson, get ready to see some big changes to the highway’s configuration by the end of this weekend.

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