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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
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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Road construction vehicles and workers on a highway, with traffic cones guiding cars around the work area. Multiple vehicles are moving through the scene.
06/24/2016

Driving Safety Home: Be alert and expect the unexpected

This Driving Safety Home message was going to focus solely on “Pull Aside, Stay Alive” and Arizona's "Move Over" law. But things changed.
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native plants along highway
06/23/2016

Preserving, relocating native plants a big part of ADOT's Loop 101 project

What weighs up to 5,000 pounds, is more than 100 years old and can be more than a little prickly about moving?
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Vehicles negotiate a roundabout
06/22/2016

Driving through a modern roundabout doesn’t have to be confusing

Summer travel may mean driving on unfamiliar roads and encountering a different style of traffic intersection called a roundabout.
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Vehicle for Hire photo montage cars and forms
06/21/2016

Vehicles for hire, pit stops help tell story of ADOT's continuous improvement

Continuous improvement is an exciting way of looking at how we do business at ADOT. We look forward to sharing this story with you.
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Two Women looking at Suspension Bridge Cameron AZ
06/20/2016

The adventure ahead, documented in a 1940s postcard

A postcard image takes us back in time to look at the iconic bridge in Cameron as we look at the modern bridge ADOT has created alongside it.
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Arizona Wildlife Guide Cover
06/17/2016

Arizona Highways shows off its wild side in latest book

If you enjoy receiving your Arizona Highways magazine in your mailbox each month, you might want to check out the publication's coffee table books and guides.
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MVD office with colored Post It notes on wall
06/16/2016

ADOT MVD 'laboratory' testing ways to improve customer service

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division is seeking ways to improve customer service and reduce wait times.
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Interstate 15 bridge under construction
06/15/2016

Three months of construction presented in three minutes

In a little more than a month you’ll be able to drive along the new bridge on I-15 through the Virgin River Gorge in northwest Arizona. Here's what you'll be driving on.
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Freeway message board mentioning road worker deaths
06/14/2016

Driving alert, slowing down can save a lives in work zones

Following two incidents in the past 10 days where two road workers having been hit on state highways, ADOT is reminding drivers to pay attention in work zones.
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Traffic camera view of blowing dust on urban freeway
06/13/2016

Why you should turn off your vehicle's lights when pulling aside for dust

The Pull Aside, Stay Alive campaign urges motorists caught in low-visibility blowing dust to pull off the roadway and turn off all vehicle lights. Today's blog explains why.
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