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ADOT snowplow parked along highway
01/11/2026

PODCAST: The view from behind the wheel of an ADOT snowplow

Snowplow operator James Kline joins On the Road With ADOT to discuss not just what goes into clearing snow but what you and other drivers can do to keep yourselves and our operators safe.
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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.
01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.
01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...
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12/18/2019

A view of the South Mountain Freeway from above

We are close to when the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway will be open to traffic. Before that happens, you can see what makes this addition to our highway system unique in this video.
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State balladeer Dolan Ellis plays guitar and sings
12/17/2019

VIDEO: Arizona's official balladeer celebrates I-17 Mystery Tree

The "random act of kindness" by the person or persons decorating a scrub tree near Sunset Point inspired Dolan Ellis to write a song called "Scrubby." He visited ADOT recently to perform it.
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Hi Jolly Monument Quartzsite AZ
12/16/2019

Though it isn't hump day, we're recalling a famous Arizona camel driver

You don’t have to be a fan of Arizona roadside attractions or intrigued by alternative pack animals to appreciate this. But it helps. According to The Associated Press, today is the 117th anniversary of the passing of Hi Jolly, the Syrian...
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12/15/2019

Where in AZ??

We're taking the long-view on this week's "Where in AZ??" image.
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Adopt a Highway volunteer wearing Santa hat
12/13/2019

Adopt a Highway: The gift of you

During the gift-giving season of the holidays, we have our own suggestion about what might be a meaningful present for you and your family.
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12/12/2019

Throwback Thursday: History wrapped up in a bridge

Today we are throwing back to the Bill Williams River bridge on State Route 95 and all the history that one place embodies.
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Cirrus clouds in sky about interchange bridge construction
12/11/2019

Art of Transportation: Clouds and construction with a silver lining

Construction is not always easy or painless, but this project has our heads up in the clouds.
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12/10/2019

Permit Test @ Home making things a bit easier for parents

Does this sound familiar? Teenager: “Mom, I need to get my learner’s permit, can you take tomorrow afternoon off to take me to MVD for the test?” Mom (to herself): “Aside from the fact that my boss will be upset and I’m two days behind on...
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12/09/2019

Adopt a Highway: A decade of dedication to volunteerism

When their son Manuel died, Sally and Nacho Ochoa adopted a mile of US 60 near Show Low in his memory. Though Nacho has also passed away, Sally continues to help keep that section beautiful.
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12/08/2019

Where in AZ??

This week's photo comes from a busy travel spot. Make sure you enter your best guess!
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