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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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From the Director: Transportation investments continue for I-10

Our commitment to improving safety and mobility between Phoenix and Tucson is evident in past, present and future projects.

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11/20/2018

Running late? New smart signals may make your morning

You aren't imagining it - thanks to the installation of adaptive traffic signals along Oracle Road/State Route 77, drivers along this busy route into Tucson are saving a few minutes on each trip.

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Wrong Way System award and man holding it

11/19/2018

ADOT takes home award for I-17 wrong-way system

Our wrong-way vehicle alert system being tested along a stretch of I-17 in Phoenix has earned a special award for innovation.

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Highway sign saying Future Interstate 11 Corridor

11/16/2018

From the Director: ADOT making progress on Interstate 11

For example, we're investing another $155 million for improvements to US 93 over the next five years.

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11/15/2018

VIDEO: Renovated Sacaton Rest Area reopens along Interstate 10

Among other things, rest areas are places to stretch legs, walk pets, have picnic lunches and safely use phones and other mobile electronic devices.

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Freeway message board promoting quick clearance

11/14/2018

Don't dally after a minor crash. It's the law.

If you are in the fender bender, the most crucial thing to remember is simple: Move over. Get out of the travel lanes. You don’t have to preserve the scene of non-injury crash.

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Six people standing behind a table with a banner that says Turkeys for troops

11/13/2018

ADOT is involved in the communities we serve

Members of ADOT’s Northwest District spent Veterans Day participating in a Turkeys for Troops event held in Prescott by the AZ Heroes to Hometowns Foundation.

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Large stone sundial with Roman numerals, an upright triangular gnomon, and an inscribed text in the center, set in a paved outdoor area.

11/09/2018

Memorial at Sunset Point honors fallen transportation workers

Sunset Point is ADOT's busiest rest area and is known to drivers on Interstate 17 for its grand vistas. But it also is home to another unique feature - a sundial memorial to fallen ADOT employees.

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