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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
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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An evergreen tree lies in the middle lane of a multi-lane highway as cars drive around it.
12/01/2020

The highway is no place to find a Christmas tree

Make sure your holidays are merry and bright by securing your load.
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A quiet, empty street with yellow lines and a train depot surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
11/30/2020

Patagonia: a distinct stop off SR 82

Don't simply pass by this unassuming town along State Route 82.
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Scouts assembled for cleanup
11/25/2020

Scouts do a good turn by cleaning up SR 87 for Day of Service

Who better to set a good example and help clean a stretch of highway than the Boy Scouts?
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Three unfinished concrete bridge supports stand on a dirt embankment under a clear blue sky, with stylized monarch butterfly patterns visible on the closest pillar.
11/24/2020

Monarch butterflies take flight in SR 189 construction

Does the new interchange at SR 189 and I-19 give you butterflies too? Learn why and how monarch butterflies are being incorporated into the design.
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Traffic Incident Management Training
11/20/2020

From the Director: Traffic incident management requires cooperation from everyone, all-year round

You may have seen the message to quickly clear on our overhead signs, but ADOT Director John Halikowski talks about how that simple message helps everyone get Safely Home.
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Blue diamond art on wall
11/19/2020

Art of Transportation: Blue mountains mirror real thing

Art imitates life in this shot from the recently finished project to improve Interstate 19 at Ajo in Tucson.
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Milton Road study corridor map
11/18/2020

Help us develop a vision for two vital corridors in Flagstaff

We are looking out how to improve two important corridors in Flagstaff and we need your help to do it.
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MVD help screen
11/17/2020

Have MVD questions? Chatbot has answers

AZMVDNow has introduced a new feature to help you find the service you need.
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A concrete bridge crosses a rocky canyon
11/13/2020

Old US 60 bridge shows original way to cross Queen Creek

The trip east from Superior on US 60 used to be a lot different, but the need to cross Queen Creek is timeless.
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A construction worker in safety gear secures a large steel beam with bolts on a bridge structure while a crane and other equipment are visible nearby.
11/12/2020

Strength in numbers: Steel girders placed for I-17 bridge project

They say there is strength in numbers - and that is especially true when it comes to the girders used for bridges like the one on Interstate 17 over Central Avenue.
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