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07/14/2025

First Incident Response Readiness Symposium focuses on safety first

At ADOT, safety is always top of mind. Our crews respond to all sorts of incidents on the highway — from wildfires to crashes and more — and it’s important for them to be prepared and refresh their skills so they can help clear the highway...
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07/13/2025

PODCAST: Here's how ADOT keeps up with all that freeway landscaping

Alexis Zaring, Environmental Program Coordinator for ADOT's Central District, visits On the Road With ADOT to explain what it takes to maintain hundreds of miles of shoulders lining Phoenix-area freeways.
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07/12/2025

Join our Adopt a Highway open house for Phoenix-area volunteers

Adopt a Highway volunteer program coordinators are holding an open house and appreciation event for Phoenix-area volunteers and those considering an adoption from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 16.
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03/13/2014

Look at the progress: Loop 303/I-10 traffic interchange

Check out the progress on the Loop 303/I-10 traffic interchange project.
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03/12/2014

Much effort needed to move I-11 from concept to reality

ADOT Director John Halikowski discusses I-11, along with the effort and cooperation needed to move forward.
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03/11/2014

Tentative Five-Year Construction Program ready for public comment

ADOT is asking for your thoughts regarding the 2015-2019 tentative five-year program.
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03/07/2014

A new milestone for Loop 303 project

West Valley drivers are going to notice a change at Loop 303/McDowell Road and Loop 303/Thomas Road come Sunday morning.
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03/06/2014

Public comment period begins this week for ADOT's passenger rail study

As ADOT continues to study the feasibility of a passenger rail line between Phoenix and Tucson, the agency is looking to the public to provide input on the three alternatives that have been selected for further study.
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03/05/2014

Numbering Arizona's highways

"Arizona's Transportation History" provides us with a look at how and why our state's highways were numbered.
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02/28/2014

I-17 climbing lane project moves to next phase

One of the most visible projects on Interstate 17 is moving onto the final phase of construction.
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02/27/2014

Progress can be seen on Loop 101 ramps in Glendale

The future Loop 101 HOV-lane ramps at the Maryland Avenue Bridge have truly taken shape near the Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.
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02/26/2014

From the ADOT Archives: Communicating with the Public

Back in May of 1980, ADOT marked National Transportation Week with this outstanding exhibit that was displayed inside Phoenix's Central Library.
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02/25/2014

Arizona Highways publisher recognized for contributions to tourism

Arizona Highways magazine publisher Win Holden was honored with the 2014 Tourism Legacy Award at the 10th Annual Arizona Tourism Unity Dinner on Feb. 12, recognizing the top supporters of tourism in the state.
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