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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

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06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

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A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.

06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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Throwback Thursday: High flying meets Hollywood in Phoenix

We're time-traveling to a 1978 airshow at the Phoenix Deer Valley Municipal Airport for this week's Throwback Thursday.

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Traffic Operations Center briefs other states about new wrong-way vehicle alert system

04/25/2018

ADOT briefs other states about I-17 wrong-way vehicle alert system

Other states look to ADOT as they consider adopting wrong-way driver detection technology.

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Rendering of message board saying: Buckle Up, Buttercup

04/24/2018

From the Director: Buckle up, buttercup

Thanks to everyone who entered the ADOT Safety Message Contest, and thanks to those responsible for the 2,500 votes we received.

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04/23/2018

Pictures aplenty show our progress on the South Mountain Freeway

A project as large as the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway makes for some impressive pictures. Here's where you can check them out.

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04/22/2018

Where in AZ??

A road on a steep grade is one of the few clues available for participants in this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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Crane lifting girders seen through hole of a bidwell

04/20/2018

Art of Transportation: A peek at things to come

Freeway construction isn't just nuts and bolts. If you know where to look, there are some beautiful things to see. The South Mountain Freeway project is featured in this week's Art of Transportation.

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