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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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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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Highway History: State Route 67

State Route 67, also known as the Jacob Lake to Grand Canyon Highway, is one of Arizona's most scenic summer drives.

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05/09/2019

Throwback Thursday: How I-17 came to be

Interstate 17, the Black Canyon Highway, was dedicated 55 years ago. Here's the story behind this important north-south link.

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Loaded timber truck is moving across a highway

05/08/2019

ADOT, partners helping reduce risk of catastrophic wildfires

Five years ago, ADOT helped launch the Health Forest Initiative to help prevent large wildfires and protect infrastructure. Now we're expanding that effort.

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05/07/2019

Retiring ADOT engineer leaves big legacy of 'little things'

Beyond his work as a civil engineer with ADOT's operation serving northeastern Arizona, Kee Yazzie was a key contact with Native American communities.

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05/06/2019

Counting down to the final tasks at I-10 and Ina Road

Check out a slideshow and get an update on our progress finishing the final touches on a project that's improving mobility and safety in fast-growing Marana.

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Students watch ADOT workers test materials on a table.

05/04/2019

Students get hands-on look at science behind highways

A visit to the ADOT Materials Lab in Phoenix demonstrated how what taught in science, technology, engineering and mathematics helps those who build and maintain state highways.

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