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A roadway with two low-clearance underpasses, bordered by a sidewalk and a fence, stretches into the distance under a bright, clear sky.
07/30/2024

This Phoenix street was once part of transcontinental highway US 80

The 17th Avenue Underpass near downtown Phoenix was once part of a major transcontinental highway.
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US 80
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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08/09/2018

Throwback Thursday: Getting you up and over the Grand Canyon

ADOT has operated the Grand Canyon National Park Airport for more than 40 years. for this Throwback Thursday we look back at how this tourism destination looked back in the day.
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08/08/2018

Focus On Driving: School’s in – keep an eye out for buses

With school back in session, it's a good time to remind ourselves of a few rules we may have forgotten during the Summer.
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08/07/2018

From the Director: Success means safer roads and expanding economy

Our International Border Inspection Qualification program has made a dramatic difference for truck drivers and trucking firms in Mexico, and for international commerce.
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08/06/2018

Freeway designers draw inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright

In designing the future Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, ADOT found inspiration from one of Arizona's most influential residents - the late Frank Lloyd Wright.
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08/05/2018

Where in AZ??

It's Sunday and that means we're asking you to locate another spot in our state for our "Where in AZ??" challenge.
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08/03/2018

Director's visit shows what keeps freeway pumps working

ADOT's director does a "gemba walk" at a freeway pump station.
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08/02/2018

Art of Transportation: An impressionist view of traffic control devices

Today's Art of Transportation gives us an Impressionist view of the familiar orange traffic barricade.
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08/01/2018

Community pride and the kitchen sink: Meet the Prescott Litter Lifters

Prescott Adopt-a-Highway group goes back decades.
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07/31/2018

Concrete crash cushions designed to reduce collision damage

When motorists veer out of control off the highway, traffic safety engineers have developed barriers designed to soften collisions with a wall, pole or other immovable objects.
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07/30/2018

Online scheduling for VIN appointments making lines a thing of the past

By September, we expect all vehicle inspection locations statewide to be taking online appointments.
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