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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.
01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.
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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 success 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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The top 10 Specialty Plates 2025.
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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A desert highway with a speed limit of 55 mph painted in large white numbers on the road and several cars driving in both directions.
09/24/2019

A new way to keep the speed limit top of mind

Those driving along State Route 347 between Interstate 10 and Riggs Road will see large white decals being tested on the pavement.
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09/23/2019

Making the rounds on National CleanUp Day

ADOT Adopt a Highway volunteer groups raked-in – literally – hundreds of bags of trash from highways, joining groups around the country making their communities better.
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09/22/2019

Where in AZ??

Join us for another "Where in AZ??" Sunday challenge!
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Copper Anvil Award
09/20/2019

'Drive Aware, Get There' safety campaign recognized

There’s no single, engineering solution to solving wrong-way drivers. That hasn’t stopped ADOT from constructing, installing, implementing and engaging in a variety of countermeasures aimed at making our highways safer. Earlier this week...
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09/19/2019

From traffic to the weather, az511 now has you covered

It's time for that big family trip to the Grand Canyon. Everyone's ready, the car's packed and the destination entered into the GPS. Only things left before hitting the open road are double-checking the traffic and the weather. And thanks...
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Aerial view of SR 88 roundabout
09/17/2019

Turn your week around with National Roundabouts Week

Did you know this week is National Roundabouts Week? Here's why this handy intersection design deserves some recognition.
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Volunteers pick up litter along highway
09/17/2019

From the Director: Thank you trash slayers!

With National CleanUp Day approaching on Sept. 21, I want to express my thanks to our volunteers and sponsors who consistently pick up trash along our state highways. These volunteers have cleaned up 1,672 miles of Arizona highways. You are...
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Text reading Car Seat Safety Tips with the word Safety highlighted in orange; other words are in black on a plain light background.
09/16/2019

Sept. 15-21 is Child Passenger Safety Week

If you can relate to any of the following, Child Passenger Safety Week is for you: A soon-to-be parent, puzzled by the options and choices of infant carriers, rear- and forward-facing car seats, and booster seats. A grandparent discovering...
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09/15/2019

Where in AZ??

Blue skies, green grass and trees will greet you at today's "Where in AZ??" location.
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09/12/2019

Adopt a Highway: Mark your calendars for National CleanUp Day

Calling all Adopt a Highway volunteers! National CleanUp Day is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 21. This is a day set aside for individuals and organizations to unite for the purpose of reducing litter in their communities in every part of the...
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