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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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Drones provide awe-inspiring perspective on highways, projects, landscapes

Using a federal grant, ADOT recently obtained two drones and certified two pilots to help share views of projects and landscapes.

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10/17/2018

Focus On Driving: National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 21-27

With vehicle crashes the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, it’s a good time for parents to remind teen drivers that simple actions can make you safer.

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10/16/2018

From the Director: There’s value in partnerships

The recent emergency repairs to US 89 in northern Arizona illustrate the importance of partnerships.

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People at public meeting look at tabletop map

10/15/2018

Sonoran Corridor, I-11: Different proposals, similar goals for public involvement

We're conducting two environmental studies involving southern Arizona: Interstate 11 and the Sonoran Corridor. Here's an explanation of each.

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10/12/2018

ADOT helps Light AZ Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Answering Governor Doug Ducey's call, ADOT is marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month by bathing our building closest to the State Capitol in purple light.

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Road crew working on improving a bridge at I 40 near Seligman.

10/11/2018

Accessing Seligman from I-40 is easy while bridge improvements advance

While we're replacing decks on three bridges along the route between I-40 and Seligman's west side, there's convenient access from I-40 to the town's east side.

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Emergency response pick up truck on a snowy road

10/10/2018

It's never too early to start preparing for snow and ice

ADOT's continuous preparation for winter weather paid off this past weekend, when a couple of inches of snow fell in parts of the high country. Now it's your turn to get ready.

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