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04/26/2026

PODCAST: Your knowledge of Arizona airports is about to take off

On the Road with ADOT takes to the skies while Matthew Munden, manager of ADOT’s Aeronautics Group, talks about his staff’s role in supporting airport development and Federal Aviation Administration funding for a robust statewide network of publicly owned airports.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to slow down in work zones.

04/23/2026

Give workers a ‘brake’ in construction zones

If you’re out on Arizona highways this week, you may notice overhead message boards displaying a message encouraging drivers to slow down in work zones. That’s because Work Zone Awareness Week runs from April 20-24, and it’s the perfect...

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A memorial dedicated to ADOT workers who died serving the state.

04/20/2026

Stay alert and slow down during Work Zone Awareness Week

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week, and we’re taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the things we all can do to keep each other safe in work zones. ADOT crews work all hours of the day to build and maintain Arizona’s highways. I’m...

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A monumental volunteer effort on behalf of one state highway

For five years Melissa Owen has worked toward her dream of cleaning all 45 miles of State Route 286. In 2020, 121 volunteers made her dream come true.

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A concrete retaining wall features angular yellow geometric patterns; the wall extends into the distance with gravel at its base and a cloudy sky above.

02/03/2020

For ADOT freeway aesthetics are no afterthought

Designing a freeway includes quite a bit of thought about how it will look beyond the travel lanes. That's why we make sure Valley freeways have designs that reflect the history and natural beauty of the areas they pass through. The Loop...

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02/02/2020

Where in AZ??

This road provides a smooth ride, but do you know "Where in AZ??" it's located?

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South Mountain Freeway interchange design

01/31/2020

Driving Safety Home: DDIs designed to improve traffic flow, safety

State Engineer Dallas Hammit talks about the new half diverging diamond interchanges on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway and what they mean for safety.

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01/31/2020

Helping end human trafficking is a year-round mission at ADOT

By pledging to work with the U.S. Department of Transportation and other transportation agencies across the country, we reaffirm our commitment to ending human trafficking.

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