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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"
06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.
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On the Road With ADOT logo
06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.
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A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.
06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.
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Cartoon of message board that promotes voting in contest.
05/13/2020

Vote for the winner in ADOT’s Safety Message Contest

It's that time again! Time for you to vote for your favorite in our fourth annual Safety Message Contest. Which entry would you like to see on our overhead freeway boards?
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Construction zone with barricades and flags
05/12/2020

ADOT Answers: Why don't I see construction?

Ever driven through a construction zone and not seen anyone working? Well, there could be a few reasons for that, but most of the time is because crews are working when there is less traffic on the highway.
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05/11/2020

ADOT bridges continue to score well on national basis

Did you know we have 4,824 bridges along state highways? And we recently got some good news about them.
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Cars at an intersection under a freeway overpass with a sign reading Maricopa Fwy at dusk.
05/08/2020

New I-17 bridge at Central Avenue allowing for future advances

Work to build a new, larger Interstate 17 bridge over Central Avenue south of downtown Phoenix is now underway as ADOT and partner agencies look ahead to improvements beyond the freeway itself. But the progress also means drivers should...
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Line of cement trucks entering batch plant
05/07/2020

Transportation Defined: Batch plant

Today we are taking a look at batch plants and how they help projects be more efficient and cost effective.
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Graphic showing ADOT Alerts logo and 511 Arizona logo on smartphone
05/06/2020

Face off: AZ 511 app versus ADOT Alerts app

ADOT offers two apps for drivers, but which one is right for you?
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05/05/2020

Adopt a Highway: Overgaard Ponderosa Lions Club ‘Keep It Grand’

One White Mountain community group has maintained 2 miles of State Route 277 for 15 years.
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Close up of fog sealing
05/04/2020

Transportation Defined: Fog Seal

Today's Transportation Defined is all about pavement preservation. Let's talk about fog sealing.
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Cartoon of terrified parent in passenger seat yelling "STOP!" at teen driver on phone
05/01/2020

Teen vs. Parent Quiz: Who knows more about safe driving?

As summer arrives, many teens will be spending more time practicing their driving skills and preparing for the driver license test. Along with the preparation can come a struggle between parent and teen of how to drive and who "knows it...
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SR 188 construction during 1978
04/30/2020

Throwback Thursday: Building forward

We have a photo of construction along State Route 188 that allows us to take a look at the history of this rural route.
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