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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.
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.
Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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We’ve compiled a list and created a map, explaining and locating popular nicknames to Phoenix’s transportation landmarks.
A new project on SR 387 includes sidewalk and roadway improvements, along with a new pedestrian hybrid beacon.
It’s so easy to register as an organ and tissue donor in Arizona.
The Operations and Aircraft Rescue and Firefight Facility (ARFF) building at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport (which is owned and operated by ADOT), was recognized at the 22nd Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards sponsored by Arizona Masonry Guild on Sept. 20.
ADOT is getting ready to host its fall auction on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Phoenix.
Today's "From the ADOT Archives" post showcases a piece of equipment used decades ago.
A project is getting underway to redevelop the 511 Traveler Information System website, but first, ADOT is seeking your input.
If something happens on the state’s highway system, you can bet ADOT’s Traffic Operations Center is working to ease the impact it will have on drivers.
Right now, ADOT is evaluating the US89 project area to see if there are any archaeologically significant sites in the right of way.
Ever since we blogged about alternative fuel and energy efficient license plates more than a year ago, we have received many questions asking for even more clarification. And that’s exactly what we aim to deliver to you today with our newest infographic.