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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 depicting freeway traffic and message board saying Phoenix Open Ahead
01/30/2020

Yes, a busy golf tourney in Scottsdale creates busier freeway traffic

Whether you are a fan of golf or not, make sure to be prepared for heavier-than-normal traffic on the Loop 101 in north Scottsdale.
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View of Pinto Creek bridge that's being replaced
01/30/2020

With blasting over, no more Pinto Creek Bridge closures for now on US 60

The first major work on the Pinto Creek Bridge replacement project began in early November with a bang – or to be more precise, a blast.
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Stand Down event volunteers
01/29/2020

ADOT employees assist veterans with driver licenses, IDs at StandDown

MVD employees were on hand for a large event last week to help homeless veterans.
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Map showing state highways in northeastern Arizona
01/28/2020

Highway History: From Navajo Route 1 to US 160

Here's how the Arizona Highway Department got to Four Corners.
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Incident Response Unit member exits his truck along freeway.
01/27/2020

The survey says: Motorists love ADOT's new Incident Response Unit

In the last three months our Incident Response Unit has given Phoenix motorists a lot to be thankful for.
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Grand Canyon viewed from Point Huitzl
01/24/2020

Seeing the sights? State highways will get you there

Want to see the best places the state has to offer? The Arizona highway system has you covered.
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Black and white image of construction work done on a steep hill
01/23/2020

Throwback Thursday: View from the bottom

Here's a view that's not so common: the beginnings of the original Burro Creek bridge on US 93.
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Road sign Forest Lakes Heber and Snowflake
01/22/2020

Are we there yet? A guide to highway distance signs

You are getting away for a long weekend in the White Mountains. Or maybe you are coming back from a vacation at Rocky Point. Either way, you are on the highway and wondering how much longer until you reach your destination. Then, a little...
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A blue roadside sign reads, Why: Gas, Food, Lodging, Camping beside a deserted highway in a dry, desert landscape with distant hills.
01/21/2020

The transportation why behind Why, Arizona

Good ol' Why, Arizona. This unincorporated community in southern Arizona of just over 160 people (as of the last census) always ranks high on the list of weird town names in Arizona, and often makes the list for the most unusual place name...
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Litter including plastic bottles, a can, and cardboard are scattered on a storm drain by a roadside. A blurred truck drives past in the background.
01/17/2020

Help keep stormwater clean and rolling along

Next week is Stormwater Awareness Week. Here's what that means for state highways.
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