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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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02/05/2019

Earning a degree in engineering? Consider a career with ADOT

ADOT is part of career fairs held at the state's three public universities, with exciting opportunities for graduating engineering students.
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02/04/2019

I-17 wrong-way pilot system continues drawing visitors from other states

A recent peer-to-peer exchange brought representatives of the North Texas Tollway Authority to ADOT's Traffic Operations Center.
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02/03/2019

Where in AZ??

We have another "Where in AZ??" challenge that is sure to stump some of you but be easy for others.
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02/01/2019

US 93 improvements advancing with latest widening project

We've already widened 161 miles of US 93, the main route between Phoenix and Las Vegas, to divided four-lane highway. Now we're launching a project to widen nearly 4 more miles.
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01/31/2019

With rain, snow coming this weekend, slow down for safety

After an extended stretch of dry weather, Arizona drivers should prepare for driving in the rain – or in snow at higher elevations – late this week and into the weekend.
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01/30/2019

From the Director: Make better choices when driving

We are launching a website with a collection of safe-driving resources to help drivers make better decisions behind the wheel.
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01/29/2019

Art of Transportation: A perspective on bridge-building

This week's Art of Transportation is all about giving some scale to what goes into a major undertaking such as the South Mountain Freeway.
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01/28/2019

What a difference a weekend makes for the South Mountain Freeway

Before and after photos show how ADOT's Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project is advancing quickly.
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01/27/2019

Where in AZ??

Showcase your knowledge with our Sunday "Where in AZ??" challenge!
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01/25/2019

VIDEO: Out with the old bridges, in with the new

Watch as our drone flies over the demolition work on the old I-10 bridges at Jimmie Kerr Boulevard in Casa Grande and the new bridges that are part of a widening project there.
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