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08/19/2026

Volunteers make Arizona shine

Adopt a Highway is rolling out the red carpet for our newest volunteers! See who is making a difference in your community and join us in celebration.

08/16/2026

PODCAST: Arizona Highways Magazine is set to cover the Route 66 Centennial

In this episode of On the Road with ADOT, host Doug Nintzel sits down with Arizona Highways Editor Robert Stieve to talk about coverage of the Mother Road and other news out of our iconic publication.

Aerial view of Hance Park.

08/10/2026

Forever linked: The I-10 tunnel and Hance Park have different birthdays

While the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel turns 36, younger "sibling" Margaret T. Hance Park maintains its place as a space for the community to gather.

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Side-by-side photos show a damaged roadway in July 2014 and construction equipment repairing the road in November 2014 on a rocky hillside.

12/03/2014

New time-lapse video shows US 89 landslide repair progress

Our new time-lapse video shows the progress crews are making on the US 89 landslide repair project, about 25 miles south of Page.

Image of construction on the 101 highway

11/26/2014

Loop 101 project update

Work is progressing on the Loop 101 widening project between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway).

From the Rearview Mirror

11/24/2014

From the Rearview Mirror: Landform Graphics

There’s a lot of interesting content in our early blog posts, which is why we’re looking back and highlighting some of our favorites in a new series called, “From the Rearview Mirror.”

Public Meeting sign in front of building entrance

11/21/2014

ADOT meetings offer a chance to provide your input

Input from the public helps to shape ADOT projects.

11/20/2014

Cameron roadway improvement project moves ahead

Work continues on the US 89 Cameron roadway improvement project in northern Arizona.

Traffic school from 1973

11/19/2014

From the Archives: Traffic School

Take a look back at what traffic school was like in 1973.

Blast on US 89 and text explaining the frequency

11/14/2014

Building a Freeway: Moving a Mountain

Ever wonder what it takes to move one million cubic yards of rock and dirt?

11/13/2014

Be prepared: steps for obtaining a driver license or identification card

Our newest infographic shows you the steps for getting your new driver license or identification card.

Travel times on freeway message board

11/12/2014

Commute times coming to more Phoenix-area freeway message signs

The number of electronic message boards displaying commute times is due to increase to 76 by late this year.

Image of deadman anchors

11/05/2014

Transportation Defined: Deadman Anchors

While their name might sound somewhat morbid, Deadman Anchors are actually nothing to be afraid of. In fact, they’re very handy on a project site.