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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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A video update on the I-10/Ina Road project, six months in

At the sixth-month point of the Ina Road/I-10 project, several things should catch your eye.

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08/31/2017

Three tips for a successful Labor Day road trip

If you're hitting the road for the Labor Day holiday, get ADOT's top three travel tips.

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Bicyclists and traffic along rural state highway

08/30/2017

Driving Safety Home: Share the road, stay safe

As temperatures cool, we see more pedestrians and cyclists on the streets, making it especially important to be mindful when sharing the road.

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08/29/2017

Awards are nice, but our real reward is making transportation personal

When ADOT Communications wins an award, we see it as recognition that we're meeting our goal of providing customers with the very best information we can.

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