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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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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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06/11/2026

Arizona Wallet adds more features and functions

The Arizona Wallet app can now alert you when your vehicle registration is about to expire, directly on your smartphone. To learn more about the Arizona Wallet and the other digital wallet options available in Arizona, please visit azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.

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We now go live to ADOT...

At ADOT we’re always looking for ways better ways to communicate information about traffic restrictions, construction projects, and transportation.

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A partially constructed bridge spans a sandy landscape under a cloudy sky, with rusted rebar and parked vehicles visible in the foreground.

07/06/2016

Loop 303 upgrades put it ahead of the curve

ADOT is wrapping up final work on the last in a recent series of projects to upgrade Loop 303. Here are some of the new features.

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07/05/2016

From the Director: Investments in trade corridors continue

Continued investment in our state’s busiest corridors and those beyond our state borders will provide better mobility and help enhance economic development.

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07/03/2016

Public involvement key to shaping Interstate 11 environmental study

There is still time to comment on the Interstate 11 environmental study.

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07/01/2016

At Texas Canyon, a first impression of Arizona

Texas Canyon Rest Area reopened this week following six months of renovations.

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06/30/2016

Here's what ADOT guardrails do and why they're so important

With crews are busy repairing a half mile of I-17 guardrail that burned in a wildfire near Cordes Junction, here's what guardrails are and why they're so important.

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06/29/2016

Environmental Resources Roadshow empowers citizens to improve their community

A public/private partnership between ADOT Adopt a Highway, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and Keep Arizona Beautiful connects citizens to resources to improve their community.

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06/27/2016

From the Director: When thunder roars, ADOT rolls

At ADOT, our crews remind everyone of the do’s and don’ts of driving through a dust storm with our "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" education campaign. ADOT is doing more than just an education campaign.

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