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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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Months of US 89 repair work is squeezed down to minutes in new time-lapse videos

Yes, the US 89 landslide repair project is complete, but that doesn’t mean we’re done blogging about it!

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04/17/2015

Learn about ADOT's Right of Way Group

The Right of Way Group is the real estate organization for ADOT. Learn about the group's primary functions in our newest video.

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04/16/2015

Channelizing devices help to guide road users

We’ve got an interesting bit of trivia for you in today's blog post.

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04/14/2015

Protect yourself when buying or selling a vehicle

ADOT advises consumers to do their homework before buying or selling a vehicle.

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04/10/2015

How to maneuver a modern roundabout

If you understand how a roundabout works for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians, your travel through these intersections will be easier and safer.

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04/09/2015

Transportation Defined: Bailey Bridge

If you’ve driven recently on the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway, you might recognize the structure pictured in today's post.

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04/07/2015

National Vision and Big Thinking Necessary for 21st-Century Transportation Infrastructure

For Arizona to compete successfully, it must have an aligned statewide vision with leaders at every level in the public and private spectrums acting to achieve investment in infrastructure.

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