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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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Freeway message board warning about buzzed driving
12/03/2019

Driving Safety Home: Let’s end 2019 on a safe note

This year is almost over — can you believe it? As 2019 winds down, many of us have plenty of holiday parties, events and family gatherings to attend. All those end-of-the-year festivities can be fun, but let’s make sure we end this year...
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Two people stand on the wing of a silver vintage airplane labeled “Grand Canyon Airlines” with rainbow stripes, while others stand nearby on the tarmac.
12/02/2019

Serving roads and skies since 1927

It might surprise many motorists to learn that ADOT has a role in aviation. The state's role dates back to 1927.
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Blasting Pinto Creek
11/27/2019

Behind the scenes, bursts of progress at Pinto Creek Bridge project

Driving along US 60 at Pinto Creek, motorists see heavy equipment carving a road out of the rocky terrain at what might seem like a slow pace. But when the highway is closed to the public, progress comes in bursts. Just take a look at how...
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Snowplow clearing highway
11/26/2019

Driving Safety Home: Before you go, Know Snow

Our team is prepared to help remove snow and ice from state highways, but we need help from all drivers to be ready in case they find themselves in winter driving conditions.
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11/22/2019

MVD heads to the airport to promote Travel ID

This holiday travel season, you'll find some helpful faces at the airport talking about the Arizona Travel ID.
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Snow on freeway
11/21/2019

A transportation playlist for the coldest winter

Planning on taking a drive "Out in the Cold" through a "Winter Wonderland?" Our newest Spotify transportation playlist has you covered!
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snowplow at work in the snow up north
11/19/2019

Do you really "Know Snow?"

Winter is around the corner and we want to test your knowledge about traveling in snow.
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11/15/2019

Adopt a Highway: New volunteers excited to get started

Though Philip C. Brogdon has passed away, his family will continue to gather near Big Lake. But they are taking one more step to remember Philip and his love for "God's country."
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Black and white image of construction on I-19
11/14/2019

Throwback Thursday: The when and where

We were lucky that today's Throwback Thursday photo tells us it was snapped during I-19's construction in February 1977 between Tubac and Canoa Ranch.
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Construction Academy Awardee
11/13/2019

Condensed Construction Academy format providing fast track to careers

How much could you get done in two weeks? A new format for ADOT's Construction Academy gives participants a chance to jumpstart careers in construction.
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