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A snowplow on an icy highway plowing snow.

01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...

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01/25/2026

PODCAST: Looking ahead to Southern Arizona projects for 2026

In this 10-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff discusses Southern Arizona improvements that are starting, continuing and finishing in 2026, including major upgrades for the Tucson area.

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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.

01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.

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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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12/01/2019

Where in AZ??

With a feature this unique, we're sure one of our followers will solve this week's challenge!

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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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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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