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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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Where in AZ??

For those who have visited some of Arizona's more notable sites, this week's "Where in AZ??" should be an easy one!

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03/30/2018

Friday Five: Spring snow, small boats and new pavement

This week we tracked the progress of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, spotted a surprise spring snowstorm and announced paving projects in northern Arizona.

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03/29/2018

Throwback Thursday: SR 179 Red Rock Scenic Byway

State Route 179 threads through Sedona's stunning Red Rock Country. The highway is about 15 miles long, stretching from Interstate 17 north of Camp Verde to Sedona.

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03/28/2018

Join us as we present options for adding capacity to I-17 north of Valley

ADOT will take your questions and comments on options for improving traffic flow on I-17 north of the Valley.

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03/27/2018

Extended Southern Avenue closure paves way for South Mountain Freeway

On Monday, traffic returned to Southern Avenue between 61st Avenue and 64th Drive in Laveen.

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03/26/2018

From the Director: Permit Test @ Home is part of MVD's commitment to safety

Like many new things, ADOT's innovative “Permit Test @ Home” service has aroused some skepticism. We believe it helps get Arizona out of line and safely on the road.

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