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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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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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Looking back at 2018 one safety message at time

Highway safety is important at ADOT and we work to keep it top of mind for drivers throughout the year.

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Graphic listing South Mountain Freeway progress

12/27/2018

For South Mountain Freeway, 2018 has been a year of great progress

Here's a look back at the milestones on the largest single highway project in Arizona history.

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Wrong way driver warning on message board

12/26/2018

Drive-thru small talk reinforces mission to make roads safer

Do you know what to do when there's a wrong-way driver? Read further to find out.

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South Mountain Freeway interchange under construction

12/24/2018

From the Director: A year in review at ADOT

ADOT Director John Halikowski takes a look back at the agency's 2018 accomplishments.

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12/20/2018

Drivers: Make safe decisions and get on the ‘nice list’

In an effort to encourage drivers to make better decisions behind the wheel, motorists will see Christmas-themed safety messages on ADOT’s overhead signs.

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12/18/2018

Award-winning projects making a difference on freeways

A national group has honored an ADOT project that has dramatically improved traffic flow and safety on US 60 in Tempe and ADOT's I-17 wrong-way pilot system.

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12/17/2018

Explore sights and sounds from an I-10 bridge deck pour

This effort is interesting beyond the wow factor, as it's a major step forward for a project widening 4 miles of I-10 to three lanes between Earley Road and I-8 in Casa Grande.

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