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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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From the ADOT Archives: Arizona's first freeway interchange

In 1957, Arizona’s first freeway interchange was finished, connecting Black Canyon Freeway and US 60/Grand Avenue, northwest of downtown Phoenix near Thomas Road.

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06/24/2015

US 95 San Luis street improvements completed

The $11 million project is designed to ease traffic congestion, enhance pedestrian safety and improve access to downtown businesses.

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06/23/2015

Five-year Construction Program gets approved

Projects to improve Arizona’s highway system through expansion, preservation and modernization were formally approved to move forward.

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A person sits on a ladder next to a roadside sign reading BLOWING DUST REDUCE SPEED near a highway.

06/18/2015

From the Archives: Dust storm safety

As you can see in these photos from decades past, ADOT was working to warn motorists about the dangers of dust storms way back in the 1970s.

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06/17/2015

Wonder why you should turn off your vehicle lights, once you’ve pulled aside?

Ever wonder why drivers are advised to turn off all vehicle lights once they have pulled safely off the road during a dust storm? Today, we've got your answer.

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