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AAH in memory of Hunter Maggard
07/13/2026

Remembering Hunter Maggard inspires miles of clean highways

Read about a family whose memories keep Arizona beautiful through volunteering. About 800 groups care for miles along Arizona’s highways and nearly half are adopted in remembrance of loved ones.
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07/05/2026

PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.
07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...
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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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ECD performing truck inspection
08/07/2018

From the Director: Success means safer roads and expanding economy

Our International Border Inspection Qualification program has made a dramatic difference for truck drivers and trucking firms in Mexico, and for international commerce.
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Section of freeway sound wall inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
08/06/2018

Freeway designers draw inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright

In designing the future Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, ADOT found inspiration from one of Arizona's most influential residents - the late Frank Lloyd Wright.
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