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Loop 303 project
08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...
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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...
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AAH volunteer group
08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.
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Construction of Sunset Point
04/25/2019

Throwback Thursday: The dawning of Sunset Point

Sunset Point remains one of our most popular rest areas. And when we unveiled it nearly 50 years ago, it made a big impression countrywide.
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White stone monument with a plaque reading Mormon Battalion Campsite, Dec. 11, 1846. Herd of wild horses and bulls. Surrounded by green vegetation and yellow flowers.
04/24/2019

Monument marks unusual battle site in southern Arizona

A small marker along State Route 90 shows where the Mormon Battalion fought is "Battle of the Bulls" during the Mexican-American War.
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04/23/2019

Take a tour of two projects improving I-10 between Casa Grande and Tucson

Two slideshows take you through and above projects widening I-10 to three lanes in each direction in Casa Grande and near Eloy.
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511 screen where custom choices can be made
04/22/2019

Set up timely alerts on "My AZ511"

Users of ADOT's Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov can create alerts corresponding to routes they have set up.
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Wall art depicts native baskets
04/19/2019

Bridge walls: More than just another pretty facade

Drivers passing by new overpass walls along I-10 at Ina Road, Eloy and Casa Grande will see more than just concrete.
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04/18/2019

Helping small and disadvantaged business enterprises

All are welcome at task force meetings for ADOT holds through our Business Engagement and Compliance Office.
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I17 at Pinnacle Peak and Happy Valley roads
04/17/2019

Changes are taking shape at I-17 and Pinnacle Peak, Happy Valley roads

Drivers can expect to see big things soon on I-17 in north Phoenix.
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A snowplow clears snow from a road, blowing it to the side, with cars stopped on the roadway and a grassy field in the background.
04/17/2019

How our crews do spring cleaning in the high country

Check out how our crews were able to recently reopen highways in the White Mountains after seasonal closures.
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I-10 dust detection system construction area
04/16/2019

Dawn of a new approach to dust storm safety

In addition to the work on I-10 and SR 87 near Eloy, we are also installing a first-in-the-state dust detection system.
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ADOT 511 logo above a yellow banner with an exclamation mark and the word ALERTS.
04/15/2019

"My AZ511" makes travel personal

The new mobile-friendly AZ511.gov system that provides up-to-the-minute conditions along Arizona’s highways can also be tailor-made to suit your personal travel needs.
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