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05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.
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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman
05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.
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Cars driving on a highway.
05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...
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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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04/21/2019

Where in AZ??

This week we're asking you to identify the location of a bridge. Join our "Where in AZ??" challenge!
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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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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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