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Loop 303 project
08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...
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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...
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AAH volunteer group
08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.
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08/22/2018

Give us a 'double tap' on Instagram

Join us on one of the fastest-growing social networks! We'd love to connect with you on Instagram and share photos what's happening on Arizona's highways.
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08/21/2018

ADOT officers trained to respond to opioid overdoses

ADOT's officers are getting training on recognizing opioid overdoses and being able to quickly respond to save a life.
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Traffic camera view of monsoon rain
08/17/2018

Friday Five: This week we veer from blinding dust to beautiful valleys

In this week's Friday Five, we got buffeted by a monsoon storm, congratulated an eagle-eyed resident who nailed this week's "Where in AZ??" and recounted harrowing stories from construction of I-15.
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Chuckwalla held by biologist
08/16/2018

Collaboration among state and local agencies … a winning combination

Director John Halikowski shares how the Arizona Department of Transportation collaborates with other agencies to improve service and save taxpayer dollars.
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Image of semi truck driving over I-15 bridge
08/15/2018

Trailblazers tested in building highway through remote gorge

When we're traversing Interstate 15 in our comfy climate-controlled vehicles, it's easy to forget that it was one of the most challenging and costly road projects ever.
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A highway with several vehicles traveling in both directions, surrounded by desert landscaping and trees, viewed from an overhead traffic camera.
08/14/2018

New HD freeway cameras bring clarity to your commute

New HD traffic cameras clear things up for East Valley commuters.
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08/13/2018

Want more ADOT? Then please link with us

ADOT uses a variety of social media platforms to make transportation personal, including LinkedIn. Find a link to our account on our website to see posts about what we and our employees are doing to better serve Arizona motorists.
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08/10/2018

Driving Safety Home: Properly maintained tires keep you, your passengers and other drivers safe

Make sure the summer "gators" don't cause you a problem when you're on the highway.
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Black and white historic photo of Grand Canyon Airport
08/09/2018

Throwback Thursday: Getting you up and over the Grand Canyon

ADOT has operated the Grand Canyon National Park Airport for more than 40 years. for this Throwback Thursday we look back at how this tourism destination looked back in the day.
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School bus on freeway
08/08/2018

Focus On Driving: School’s in – keep an eye out for buses

With school back in session, it's a good time to remind ourselves of a few rules we may have forgotten during the Summer.
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