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03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

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03/15/2026

PODCAST: One key way that ADOT extends the life of highway pavement

This week’s episode of On the Road With ADOT features two of our many team members involved in preserving Arizona’s vast investment in state highways and the use of fog seals to extend pavement life.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

03/14/2026

Don’t leave it up to luck: Designate a driver this St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we want to take a moment and remind everyone to plan ahead so you get home safely after the festivities. If you’re out on state highways this weekend, you may notice some of our overhead message...

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Work continues on Loop 303

The Loop 303 is “growing up” right before our eyes!

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12/12/2013

Loop 303/I-10 Traffic Interchange project progresses

We’ve been following the progress of the Loop 303/I-10 Interchange project since ADOT started construction two years ago.

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A worker in a safety vest and helmet picks up litter and places it in a black trash bag by the roadside.

12/11/2013

Drivers can help prevent dangerous roadway debris

Do you ever think much about roadway debris? It’s a potential danger all drivers should be aware of – it’s also something that everyone can help prevent.

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A yellow utility truck with an extended aerial lift holds a worker in a bucket raised high near a building under a partly cloudy sky.

12/05/2013

Vehicles of ADOT: Bucket Trucks

With more than 6,000 miles of highway to oversee and maintain, ADOT relies on its fleet of trusty vehicles to help get the job done.

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12/04/2013

ADOT finalizes Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update

ADOT has finalized its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update. The plan is aimed at improving safety, education and multimodal travel options.

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12/02/2013

Building a Freeway: Thermoplastic Striping

Watch today’s video and you may never look at pavement markings in the same way ever again!

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11/22/2013

I-10/Prince Road widening project enters its final phases

It’s been a while since we last checked in on the I-10/Prince Road widening project and judging by our newest video, a lot has happened at the site.

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11/20/2013

ADOT participates in statewide emergency training exercise

Practice makes perfect when it comes to emergency training, which is why several agencies got together earlier this month to prepare for a major disaster.

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