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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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06/22/2018

Friday Five: Get to know the 'hero of the day'

Catch up on the latest happenings at ADOT in this week's #FridayFive.
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06/21/2018

Why SR 189 improvements, truck safety training in Mexico make a difference for all

Funding all planned improvements along SR 189 in Nogales and creating a safety training program for trucking firms in Mexico both are aimed at boosting international trade and Arizona's economy.
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06/20/2018

Counting down to an upgraded State Route 88

Recent blasting to remove overhanging rock is just one part of a project improving 17 miles between Apache Junction and Tortilla Flat.
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06/19/2018

'Piering' toward the future of SR 347 in Maricopa

Drivers can't miss the first signs of an overpass that will carry commuters on SR 347 over the railroad tracks in Maricopa.
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06/18/2018

When a car catches fire on I-10, South Mountain Freeway crews come to the rescue

Praise poured into our social media accounts when we shared photos of fast action by crews building the South Mountain Freeway to extinguish a vehicle fire.
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06/17/2018

Where in AZ??

Our "Where in AZ??" challenge includes a body of water this week. Join our challenge on social media!
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06/15/2018

Crawling under semis in the name of continuous improvement

ADOT Director John Halikowski spends a day learning about ADOT's Enforcement and Compliance Division as part of an effort to improve all aspects of the agency.
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06/14/2018

Throwback Thursday: Paving Central Avenue atop the Papago Freeway tunnel

Downtown Phoenix looks dramatically different than it did 30 years ago, however you may still recognize a few landmarks.
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06/13/2018

Noted Phoenix architect got his start with Highway Department

Acclaimed midcentury Phoenix architect Fred Guirey along with J. Harold MacDowell designed the ADOT administration building at the southwest corner of Madison Street and 17th Avenue.
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06/12/2018

Arizona and ADOT take lead in testing wrong-way vehicle detection technology

As we reported this week, results from the I-17 wrong-way detection and warning system have been promising.
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