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02/11/2026

Volunteers throw shade on trash

Volunteers tidied up a section of State Route 74 in north Phoenix, for the community and groundhogs alike.

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A concrete bridge with large support beams spans a deep red rock canyon under a cloudy sky.

02/10/2026

Waterhole Canyon Bridge is out-of-this-world

An odd-looking bridge in Northern Arizona is a gateway to some of Arizona's most spectacular scenery.

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02/09/2026

All the Way to the Border cleanup sees 100 volunteers

Hospitality and community support fuel Melissa Owen's 11th annual cleanup to reduce trash along State Route 286.

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Transportation trivia: What's a freeway vs. a highway?

Is it a freeway or a highway? Let's discuss the similarities and differences and how ADOT goes about assigning the terms.

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07/15/2016

Spanish Blog: ¡CUIDE SU VIDA, ORÍLLESE!

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, covers tips on driving in a dust storm. It’s always best to avoid driving into a dust storm, but if you encounter one, you’ll know what actions to take.

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07/14/2016

Road Trip: The I-15 Virgin River Corridor is a hidden engineering marvel

When Arizona’s portion of I-15 opened to traffic in 1973, it was the most expensive rural interstate construction project to date.

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07/13/2016

Gaming and driving don't mix

Enjoy the new app, Pokémon Go, but be responsible and don't game and drive.

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07/13/2016

From the Director: FASTLANE grant monies coming to ADOT

ADOT is in line to receive a $54 million federal grant to help fund two key widening projects on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.

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07/12/2016

The Quiet Man and the public invited to John Wayne Parkway project meeting

Information will be provided on the alignment revisions for the SR 347 at Union Pacific Railroad project on Thursday, July 14.

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07/11/2016

Art of Transportation: Majesty below the cliffs near US 89A

Today's Art of Transportation blog features a photograph taken between SR 89A and Lees Ferry.

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07/08/2016

Girder installation a big step forward for Bell/Grand project

Setting girders for an overpass carrying Bell Road across Grand Avenue (US 60) in Surprise is another sign that ADOT is on track to reopen Bell by November.

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