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01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...
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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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03/20/2015

Tentative Construction Program is ready for public comment

We want your feedback on the Tentative Five-Year Construction Program, a plan that helps ADOT to prioritize projects.
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03/18/2015

Check it out: Loop 101/90th Street bridge time lapse

On Feb. 28, 2015, ADOT lowered a newly built bridge four feet to its final position.
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03/12/2015

US 89 landslide repair project is nearly complete

US 89 is scheduled to reopen this month following a landslide in 2013, weather permitting.
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Map showing the proposed route of the Phoenix Arizona South Mountain Freeway.
03/11/2015

South Mountain Freeway receives final federal approval

The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway has received final approval from the Federal Highway Administration, which means ADOT can now move the project forward.
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03/06/2015

Planning ensured a safe, efficient driving experience during one of year's biggest events

Leading up to the Super Bowl, as fans were getting ready for game day, ADOT was prepping for the increased traffic that multiple related events would bring to our freeways.
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A group of people gathers around a table with various tools and materials in a workshop setting, with shelves and partially built structures in the background.
03/05/2015

ADOT's Construction Academy prepares participants for the workforce

ADOT’s Construction Academy is a pre-apprenticeship training program that gives individuals a great start in the construction industry.
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A crane and construction equipment are positioned near an unfinished highway overpass under a clear blue sky.
03/04/2015

Work to improve, expand Loop 303/US 60 interchange is underway

Work on the Loop 303 continues out in the West Valley.
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03/03/2015

Don’t Park Your Cars Yet: Arizona Still Needs its Highways for a Robust Economy

A balanced, multimodal approach to transportation is the best long-term solution for Arizona’s future.
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02/27/2015

ADOT's Twitter account offers more than just trip tips

On Twitter, ADOT provides real-time traffic conditions to help the traveling public safely and swiftly navigate Arizona’s highways.
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02/25/2015

Transportation Defined: Minibenches, a closer look

Dirt has been a pretty popular topic for us. Today, we want to explain why we bench it. More specifically, why we minibench it.
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