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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.

11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!

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11/08/2026

PODCAST: ADOT safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo discusses Crash Responder Safety Week

On this edition of On the Road with ADOT, join our safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo as she highlights the work crash responders do when incidents occur so traffic flow can be restored safely and quickly!

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A highway worker directing a wrecked vehicle off the freeway.

11/02/2026

Slow down and move over during Crash Responder Safety Week

November has begun, and that means cooler weather, the start of the holiday season and Crash Responder Safety Week. Crash Responder Safety Week, which runs Nov. 2-6, is held annually to raise awareness about the important work our first...

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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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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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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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