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03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.
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Website poster for ways to tour Route 66
03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:
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Map of Loop 303 project in North Valley
03/01/2026

PODCAST: Big Loop 303 improvements underway in the North Valley

Joe Heller, our resident engineer on a big project getting underway in the North Valley, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what's coming over the next two and a half years, including a flyover ramp connecting northbound I-17 with Loop 303.
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A large, weathered barn with wooden doors and windows, featuring a partially open entrance and faded green metal siding. Shrubs and dirt surround the structure.
06/10/2020

Looking back to when Grand Canyon aviation began

On this day 92 years ago, the first airport at the Grand Canyon took flight.
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06/09/2020

Lane adjustments on I-10 already improving traffic, safety

It's not often in life that you get immediate results. A lot of things worth doing take time and patience to bear any fruit. That's why it was gratifying when we saw a noticeable change in traffic flow and safety after crews completed a...
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06/08/2020

Adopt a Highway mile honors a father, son and police officer

If you drive through the Hopi Reservation, you’ll notice an Adopt a Highway sign that reads “BC One of a Kind” about 11 miles south of Second Mesa. It honors Branyon Rebeau Claw Sr., the oldest son of Madeline Sahneyah, also known as “BC.”...
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Several semi-trucks parked in a row under a clear blue sky in a truck stop parking lot.
06/05/2020

Providing help to truckers in need of rest with technology

Our director shares his thoughts about what the addition of truck parking spaces to ADOT's Arizona Traveler Information 511 website means for commercial drivers.
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MoveOverAZ Every vehicle, every time. It's the law.
06/04/2020

'Move Over' effort ramps up in Northern Arizona

When the weather begins to warm across Northern Arizona in the spring, it’s a sprint to begin and complete temperature-sensitive pavement repairs and highway improvements before the colder temperatures of fall return. With maintenance crews...
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06/03/2020

Keep your cool: Prepare yourself and your vehicle for summer heat

With high summer temperatures here again, we have some tips to make sure the heat doesn't get to you or your vehicle.
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06/02/2020

Signing up for AZ MVD Now is as easy as 1-2-3!

Have you activated your free AZ MVD Now account? If not, its simple and easy and we'll walk you through it!
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New concrete lies next to rebar set for next pour
06/01/2020

Concrete proof we’re near halfway point on Winkelman bridge project

We are nearly halfway there on our bridge replacement project on State Route 77 at Winkelman, and here's the proof.
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Intersection at dusk with traffic lights, cars passing, and a freeway overpass. A green sign reads Maricopa Fwy. Some palm trees and plants are visible.
05/29/2020

See the changes happening on I-17 at Central Avenue

Drivers may have noticed some changes to I-17 at Central Avenue, but more is coming this weekend as we rebuild the bridge there.
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Milky Way and Sunset at Monument Valley
05/28/2020

Arizona Highways contest entries bring the "wow"

Arizona Highways magazine called for photographers to send the best shots of Arizona scenery they had. Here are the three photos that brought the "wow" factor.
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