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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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07/18/2018

From any perspective, I-10 widening projects are about safety

Check a video offering bird's-eye views of progress we're making on widening two stretches of I-10 in Pinal County.
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Deck Park Tunnel fans
07/17/2018

We’re big fans of the Deck Park Tunnel’s big fans

The Deck Park Tunnel is more than a way to get cars from point A to point B. Vent rooms with giant fans are ready to keep fresh air flowing when needed.
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View of distant storm over grassland
07/16/2018

Driving Safety Home: Being prepared for summer weather can make all the difference

Summer has arrived. From extreme temperatures to extremely strong storms, we all need to know how to handle summer in Arizona.
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07/15/2018

Where in AZ??

This week's "Where in AZ??" showcases a beautiful bridge in our state.
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Truck involved in freeway incident
07/13/2018

Friday Five: With skidding cars and smashed melons, we look back through the years

What do smashed melons, historic dust storms and skidding cars have in common? They're all featured in this week's #FridayFive.
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Black and white image of a man with a camera standing in front of a car that has a "Caution: Skid Research" sign on the bumper
07/12/2018

Throwback Thursday: Testing pavement friction in 1977

We're going back to 1977 and showing you a unique vehicle used to test the wet friction characteristics of a road.
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Melons in the Deck Park Tunnel
07/11/2018

Wayback Wednesday: Spilled fruit spoils drive through the Deck Park Tunnel

If you regularly travel through the Deck Park Tunnel, you'll probably remember this crash from 2013.
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Trucks on highway
07/10/2018

From the Director: Helping truck drivers find public parking at rest areas

ADOT joins other DOTs in seeking a federal grant to develop a program alerting commercial truck drivers to available public parking at I-10 rest areas.
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Map of Apache Junction roundabout project
07/09/2018

Roundabout project is upgrading SR 88 intersection in Apache Junction

A modern roundabout coming to SR 88 will give residents of a growing area a safe, efficient intersection while accommodating those taking Apache Trail to recreation sites.
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07/08/2018

Where in AZ??

We're taking you back to the Old West in this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
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