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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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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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06/11/2026

Arizona Wallet adds more features and functions

The Arizona Wallet app can now alert you when your vehicle registration is about to expire, directly on your smartphone. To learn more about the Arizona Wallet and the other digital wallet options available in Arizona, please visit azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.

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Truck drivers asked to provide input on I-10 parking solutions

We want to improve truck parking, but for that we need the input of the trucking community.

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A graphic reads Distracted drivers terrify me. with bull riding and cowboy images in the background.

10/07/2020

From the Director: Do distracted drivers terrify you?

To launch a new awareness campaign, we found people in some truly high-pressure jobs who's greatest fear is still distracted driving.

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Several cars and trucks drive on a wide highway overpass near fields, under a clear sky.

10/06/2020

New view of the South Mountain Freeway

Our traveler information website, AZ511.gov, now offers views from the South Mountain Freeway.

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Diagram showing eastbound traffic flow at Happy Valley Road diverging diamond interchange over I-17.

10/05/2020

Opening soon: The new diverging diamond interchange on I-17

The diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 17 and Happy Valley is opening this month. What does that mean? Let us tell you!

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Arizona Highways image of saguaro alongside road

10/02/2020

Arizona Highways named best Instagram account of 2020

The Phoenix New Times has chosen Arizona Highways as the best Instagram account for 2020.

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10/01/2020

Throwback Thursday: Capturing a moment

What can you gleam from this photo of roadwork from the 1930s?

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Guardrail posts, rail and bolts, awaiting assembly

09/30/2020

There's more to guardrail repair than meets the eye

Crews have been hard at work replacing guardrail on northbound State Route 87. But what does that entail? Here's what goes into putting in these silent sentries of highways.

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