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Image of USPS stamp pane featuring eight different stamps.
05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.
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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman
05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.
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Cars driving on a highway.
05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...
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12/05/2019

Throwback Thursday: Building I-17 at I-40

We like throwing back to how the highways and freeways we know today were designed and built. Hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles use them today, so it might be easy to take them for granted. But there is a lot of work that goes into...
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12/04/2019

Adopt a Highway: Cabins led to family highway cleanup

A family cabin turned into four generations of love for the White Mountains and a desire to help keep State Route 473 clean.
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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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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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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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