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05/24/2026

PODCAST: Get the 411 on ADOT’s 511 app and other Traveler Information options

If you’re not familiar with what AZ511 is and how it really can help with your driving experience here in Arizona, head out On the Road with ADOT to learn more.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.
05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...
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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo
05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.
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Truck involved in freeway incident
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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Black and white image of a man with a camera standing in front of a car that has a "Caution: Skid Research" sign on the bumper
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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Melons in the Deck Park Tunnel
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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Trucks on highway
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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Map of Apache Junction roundabout project
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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07/08/2018

Where in AZ??

We're taking you back to the Old West in this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
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Approaching dust storm viewed from freeway camera
07/06/2018

Friday Five: It's about dust storms, fireworks and wrong-way driver detection

We're talkin' fireworks, dust storms and a wrong-way detection success in this week's #FridayFive.
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People viewing Loop 303 Study Map
07/05/2018

Keeping you in the loop on Loop 303 plans

If you couldn't make it to last week's Loop 303 meeting, we have a rundown of the what you missed.
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Crashed van
07/04/2018

From the Director: Avoid deer in the headlights, literally

This time of year, crashes involving wildlife are more likely due to monsoon and heavy holiday-related travel. Follow these tips to avoid having a “deer in the headlights” moment.
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07/03/2018

Win Holden reflects on 18 years as Arizona Highways publisher

During his tenure, Arizona Highways has been one of the most respected and widely read tourism publications in the country.
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