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Image of Route 66 shield painted on roadway

09/25/2026

ADOT’s role in keeping Route 66 road-trip-ready

With the Route 66 centennial just around the corner, have you ever wondered about ADOT’s role in keeping Route 66 as iconic and road-trip-ready as ever?

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AAH four Tucson volunteers and bagged trash

09/25/2026

National CleanUp Day volunteers bag 2.6 tons for Arizona

See volunteers caught in the act besting seven prior cleanup records for National CleanUp Day.

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09/15/2026

Adopt a Highway: Route 66 Centennial Cleanup

Join us in the great outdoors for a special cleanup along Arizona’s legendary Route 66, also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

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Where in AZ??

This sign is a clue to our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge, but not the answer!

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11/04/2017

Headed to Havasu? Plan extra travel time on SR 95

If you're headed to Lake Havasu City or planning a day on the river, make sure you take traffic restrictions on SR 95 into account.

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11/03/2017

From the Director: Impairment from medications, illegal drugs causing more crashes, fatalities

Crashes and fatalities involving drivers under the influence of drugs or medications are on the rise.

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ADOT snowplow operator is training during annual winter workshop

11/01/2017

As ADOT preps for winter, you should too

Mother Nature seems to think it's still summer in Arizona, but ADOT is gearing up for winter.

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10/31/2017

From the Director: Expanding MVD services without having to build new offices

Because we live in a digital world, more MVD services are going online.

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10/30/2017

Hocus pocus: Get an early start home on Halloween and drive with focus

Avoiding a grave situation on your Halloween commute home starts with planning ahead and treating yourself to these commuting tricks.

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10/29/2017

Where in AZ??

Our Sunday "Where in AZ??" challenge asks if you can locate this spot in Arizona.

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Hot dog weiner mobile on the road next to a semi-truck

10/27/2017

ADOT Friday Five: Closures, hot dogs and cartography

Our roundup of ADOT news includes a Phoenix freeway closure, a wiener mobile visit and where to go for more info on the L-202 South Mountain Freeway project.

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