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03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.

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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

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03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

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Join Adopt a Highway on National CleanUp Day

National CleanUp Day is just around the corner. Now is the time to register!

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Cartoon graphic showing car with buying tips around it and areas to look for

09/09/2021

When inspecting a vehicle, walk away from the deal if it doesn't smell right

We have a different type of hurricane warning for used car buyers.

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09/08/2021

Be responsible -- secure your loads and don’t litter

ADOT Director Halikowski explains how debris is a safety issue for everyone on the road.

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09/07/2021

Don’t “fall” into road trip complacency as autumn arrives

If you have a fall road trip in the works, make sure you read today's blog post.

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Airplanes taking of at night with streams of light visible

09/02/2021

Art of Transportation: Let's fly away

What has one our intrepid ADOT photographers captured? Learn about why these streaks of light have us up in the air!

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09/01/2021

Don’t get thrown for a loop

Understanding the three Loop 202 freeways will help you circle around Broadway Curve Improvement Project detours.

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08/31/2021

Arizona, Keep it Grand on National CleanUp Day!

It's not too late to clean a highway for National CleanUp Day on Sept. 18.

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08/30/2021

Hedgehog cactuses protected near Pinto Creek Bridge

Even after the Telegraph fire ripped through the area, the hedgehog cactus will return to the Pinto Creek Bridge area because of an earlier project to protect them as part of a bridge replacement project.

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