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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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MVD doing its part to help homeless vets

A new state law allows homeless vets to get a driver license or ID card for free, easing the path out of poverty and off the street.

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09/17/2018

South Mountain Freeway: Two-way traffic returning to Liberty Lane in Ahwatukee

Two-way traffic is being restored in stages along Liberty Lane, where crews are relocating a large waterline from the path of the South Mountain Freeway in Ahwatukee.

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09/14/2018

ADOT Twitter turns 10 with 224K followers

Ten years ago, we started ADOT's popular Twitter account: @ArizonaDOT. Join us as we look over the past decade.

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09/13/2018

Throwback Thursday: ADOT has kept Arizona moving since its earliest days

As long as there have been roads, state employees have continuously done the work necessary to keep you moving. Take a look back at some of their stories in this week's Throwback Thursday.

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A group of people crosses a wide street at a crosswalk under a clear blue sky and traffic lights.

09/12/2018

Pedestrian beacon makes crossing US 70 safer in reservation community

An ADOT project has made crossing US 70 safer for those living in the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation community of Bylas.

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09/11/2018

Focus On Driving: Bikes are back – what riders and drivers need to know

As the summer heat fades and weather turns comfortable, bicycles will be wheeled out of garages, pulled out of storage and return to roads and trails.

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Braided ramp under construction in Tucson

09/10/2018

Coming soon to I-19 Tucson: the braided ramp

Tucson is getting a braided ramp at Ajo Way and I-19. So what is a braided ramp. Read on to find out.

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09/07/2018

Transportation Defined: Pier caps cap piers

When motorists enjoy a wider I-10 in Casa Grande beginning next year, it'll be thanks in part to piers and pier caps supporting an expanded bridge at Jimmie Kerr Boulevard.

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