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01/25/2026

PODCAST: Looking ahead to Southern Arizona projects for 2026

In this 10-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff discusses Southern Arizona improvements that are starting, continuing and finishing in 2026, including major upgrades for the Tucson area.

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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.

01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.

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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's success through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).

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Highway holiday tradition continues on Interstate 17

Learn about a mystery involving the I-17 Mystery Tree, which is once again decked out for the holidays.

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12/08/2016

Driving Safety Home: Your decisions are key with winter at hand

While ADOT works to keep our roads drivable and safe all season, the decisions everyone else makes are equally important.

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12/07/2016

When you see flashing lights, “Move Over”

Today we've provided a refresher on the "Move Over" law and a preview of overhead highways you'll be seeing.

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Operator monitors traffic signals remotely via computer

12/06/2016

Wireless technology allows remote traffic monitoring in Maricopa

A new communication system allows ADOT to remotely monitor and adjust traffic signals.

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12/05/2016

As these videos show, working for ADOT can be a real blast

We’ve said it all along: Working for ADOT can be a real blast. Check out videos illustrating this point.

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12/04/2016

Where in AZ??

Our "Where in AZ" Facebook challenge continues this week with an unusually shaped structure.

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12/02/2016

Art of Transportation: Rainbow arch

A rainbow of color frames a bridge new Winslow.

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12/01/2016

New law on vehicle fees benefits survivors of fallen service members

A law taking effect Jan. 1 aims to ease the burden faced by survivors of a military member who has made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

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