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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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It's a cold fact: Many Arizonans don't know snow deeply

If you were born and raised south of Cordes Junction, let’s face it: You’re probably not an expert when it comes to driving in snow. We're here to help.

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11/27/2018

Annual closure of SR 67 to the Grand Canyon's North Rim is set for next week

It's coming up on the time when we close SR 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for the winter season. It usually reopens in mid-May.

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11/26/2018

Improvements make for smoother, safer ride on SR 88

ADOT just completed about $6.5 million of improvements to State Route 88. But the keys to safe driving on Apache Trail remain in drivers' hands.

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11/25/2018

Where in AZ??

We hope Thursday's tryptophan overload doesn't keep you from solving this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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11/23/2018

Adopt a Highway: Forget naming a star

Many of us are searching for the perfect gift on this Black Friday. Instead of naming a star for someone, how about being a start yourself by helping keep highways litter-free?

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11/21/2018

From the Director: Transportation investments continue for I-10

Our commitment to improving safety and mobility between Phoenix and Tucson is evident in past, present and future projects.

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11/20/2018

Running late? New smart signals may make your morning

You aren't imagining it - thanks to the installation of adaptive traffic signals along Oracle Road/State Route 77, drivers along this busy route into Tucson are saving a few minutes on each trip.

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