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Image of USPS stamp pane featuring eight different stamps.

05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.

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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman

05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.

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05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...

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Work continues on Loop 101 widening project

Since the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) widening project is more than 50 percent complete, we thought now would be the perfect time for an update.

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10/22/2015

Work on US 89 roundabout wraps up in Page

We have good news for drivers up north – work on the new roundabout at US 89 and Haul Road in Page is complete.

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Taken in 1970 Arizona Highway Department display.

10/21/2015

From the Archives: ADOT goes Back to the Fair

After looking at these photos, we feel like we’ve taken a trip back to 1970 and landed our DeLorean at the Arizona State Fair.

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10/16/2015

ADOT builds new pedestrian underpass on SR 189

In an effort to enhance safety at one of the busiest ports of entry in the nation, ADOT is building a new pedestrian underpass on SR 189 (Mariposa Road).

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Three bike riders alongside freeway wearing helmets

10/15/2015

Arizona gets approval for U.S. Bicycle Route 90

Arizona just received approval for its first U.S. bicycle route that will run through Arizona border to border while connecting to a national system of bike routes.

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Text MOVE OVER AZ in bold letters, with a blurry road scene in the background. MoveOverAZ.org at bottom right.

10/14/2015

Driving Safety Home: Arizona's Move Over law

Arizona's Move Over law is designed to protect all drivers and those who work on or next to our roads.

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Map showing the US 60 Corridor Improvement Projects between Phoenix and Miami, AZ, with colored segments indicating various improvement areas and a legend for project descriptions.

10/09/2015

Improvements continue along US 60 corridor near Superior

A look at the US 60 corridor improvement projects that ADOT currently has underway.

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10/07/2015

Yesterday and Today: Driving on Interstate 17

We love featuring vintage transportation-related photographs on this blog, but we also like to focus on how things have improved and changed over the years. That’s why we thought it’d be fun to compare the old to the new in a series we’re calling, “Yesterday and Today.”

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