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07/26/2024

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas. Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by...

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Safety Message: Seatbelts always pass the vibe check

07/24/2024

PODCAST: Your safety message can be in lights!

On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.

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An individual in an orange safety jacket holding a welder and wearing a welding mask.

07/22/2024

ADOT seeking aspiring mechanics, welders, tinkerers

ADOT is hiring paid interns to work in its Equipment Services Division. Interns get hands-on training in automotive repair and maintenance.

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Infrastructure Week: It requires attention, care and support to help grow our future

ADOT Director John Halikowski explains why everyone needs to realize the importance of infrastructure and protect its value by making investments for the future.

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05/16/2019

Infrastructure Week: Throwing back to projects benefiting Greater Arizona

We continue Infrastructure Week 2019 by exploring videos of just some of ADOT's projects that have improved the quality of life in Greater Arizona.

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05/15/2019

From the Director: Voting open for ADOT Safety Message Contest

The entries are reminders that the best way to make roads safer is changing our own driving habits and encouraging those around us to change theirs.

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05/15/2019

Infrastructure Week: Keeping traffic flowing is a straddle bent's job

When a pier needed to support a ramp would otherwise need to be in the middle of travel lanes below, ADOT engineers call on this support structure that straddles traffic.

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