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09/11/2026

All signs point to new I-40 interchange opening soon in Kingman

All the signs are in place that a new interchange is about to open along Interstate 40 in east Kingman.
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A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to wear seat belts.
09/04/2026

And the winners in ADOT’s 2026 Safety Message Contest are …

After 1,700 submissions and more than 3,900 votes, Arizonans have chosen two traffic safety messages as the winners in ADOT’s tenth annual Safety Message Contest! We invited the public to vote on 10 finalists and the winning messages are...
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Vehicles driving on the highway.
08/31/2026

2025 crash data shows decrease in traffic fatalities for third straight year

Crash data from 2025 shows a decrease in traffic fatalities and crashes across Arizona roads for the third straight year. That’s a positive step in the right direction, but even one death is one too many, and there is more work to be done...
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04/09/2018

Clean freaks and neatniks wanted: Help keep AZ beautiful by joining Adopt a Highway

Adopt a Highway volunteers made big splash in 2017, but we could use even more help.
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04/08/2018

Where in AZ??

Our "Where in AZ??" challenge features a more unusual roadside attraction.
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Motorcycles on the road
04/06/2018

Look twice for motorcycles in April

As temperatures begin to rise, expect to look twice for motorcycles on the road.
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Flagstaff street view
04/05/2018

Throwback Thursday: In Flagstaff of 1966, parking was no sport

Boy, the cars took up more space. Men had crew cuts instead of fades. Birch Avenue just went one way. Those were the days!
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First Bridge Opening on the South Mountain Freeway Loop 202 construction
04/04/2018

ADOT hits milestone for South Mountain Freeway construction

In a major milestone, ADOT completes first bridge spanning the future Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway.
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I-40 Paving Roller
04/03/2018

Smoother highways coming to northern Arizona this year

ADOT is repaving or rebuilding more than 180 miles of Arizona's highways starting in April.
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04/02/2018

Widening I-10: Getting our grub on

Grubbing. Yeah, it's a real word. We looked it up. ADOT will be grubbing along I-10 in preparation for new lanes.
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04/01/2018

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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Spring snow on freeway
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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Black and white historic image of SR 179 with vehicles
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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