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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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ADOT to auction vehicles, other equipment on Nov. 2 in Phoenix

ADOT is getting ready to host its fall auction on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Phoenix.

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10/25/2013

From the ADOT Archives: Weatherometer

Today's "From the ADOT Archives" post showcases a piece of equipment used decades ago.

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10/24/2013

ADOT seeks input for redevelopment of 511 site

A project is getting underway to redevelop the 511 Traveler Information System website, but first, ADOT is seeking your input.

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A control room with many monitors displaying live traffic camera feeds on a large curved wall screen.

10/23/2013

ADOT's TOC staff works to keep traffic moving

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.

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10/17/2013

US 89: Archaeological site surveys required

Right now, ADOT is evaluating the US89 project area to see if there are any archaeologically significant sites in the right of way.

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10/16/2013

Explaining Alternative Fuel and Energy Efficient license plates

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.

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10/15/2013

Newly completed US 89 bypass fully open with no restrictions

ADOT has completed the fencing along the US 89T corridor to help prevent livestock from crossing the roadway. That means the route is now fully open – nighttime and speed restrictions have been lifted.

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10/10/2013

From the ADOT Archives: Dust Storms

Taken in 1979 at 19th Avenue and the Salt River in Phoenix, these pictures in today's blog post show an area before and during a pretty intense-looking dust storm.

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