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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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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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Driving Safety Home: Being prepared for summer weather can make all the difference

Summer has arrived. From extreme temperatures to extremely strong storms, we all need to know how to handle summer in Arizona.

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07/15/2018

Where in AZ??

This week's "Where in AZ??" showcases a beautiful bridge in our state.

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07/13/2018

Friday Five: With skidding cars and smashed melons, we look back through the years

What do smashed melons, historic dust storms and skidding cars have in common? They're all featured in this week's #FridayFive.

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07/12/2018

Throwback Thursday: Testing pavement friction in 1977

We're going back to 1977 and showing you a unique vehicle used to test the wet friction characteristics of a road.

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07/11/2018

Wayback Wednesday: Spilled fruit spoils drive through the Deck Park Tunnel

If you regularly travel through the Deck Park Tunnel, you'll probably remember this crash from 2013.

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07/10/2018

From the Director: Helping truck drivers find public parking at rest areas

ADOT joins other DOTs in seeking a federal grant to develop a program alerting commercial truck drivers to available public parking at I-10 rest areas.

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07/09/2018

Roundabout project is upgrading SR 88 intersection in Apache Junction

A modern roundabout coming to SR 88 will give residents of a growing area a safe, efficient intersection while accommodating those taking Apache Trail to recreation sites.

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