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09/25/2026

ADOT’s role in keeping Route 66 road-trip-ready

With the Route 66 centennial just around the corner, have you ever wondered about ADOT’s role in keeping Route 66 as iconic and road-trip-ready as ever?

AAH four Tucson volunteers and bagged trash

09/25/2026

National CleanUp Day volunteers bag 2.6 tons for Arizona

See volunteers caught in the act besting seven prior cleanup records for National CleanUp Day.

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09/15/2026

Adopt a Highway: Route 66 Centennial Cleanup

Join us in the great outdoors for a special cleanup along Arizona’s legendary Route 66, also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

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04/16/2018

From the Director: Why we’re displaying year-to-date traffic fatalities on our homepage

Beginning this week, you’ll be able to see the life-and-death consequences that selfish driving decisions have on Arizona’s motorists.

State Capitol dome in orange light

04/13/2018

#FridayFive: We're talkin' dust storms, construction milestones and Voluntary Travel ID

We're counting down some of the biggest news for Arizona motorists in our Friday Five blog.

Road construction workers operate paving machinery to lay new asphalt on a highway, with traffic passing by and trees lining the road under a partly cloudy sky.

04/12/2018

With spring in the air, ADOT crews are out in the high country

Planning to hit the road this spring or summer? Make sure you do you homework by visiting az511.gov to learn about any projects and restrictions in Arizona's high country.

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04/11/2018

Mule Pass Tunnel has eased trip to-from Bisbee for 60 years

Completed 60 years ago, Mule Pass Tunnel cost the state $2 million. That's the equivalent of $17.2 million today.

Arizona State Capitol

04/10/2018

From the Director: Work zone safety is our responsibility

Work zone safety means something extra to us at ADOT.

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.

04/08/2018

Where in AZ??

Our "Where in AZ??" challenge features a more unusual roadside attraction.

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.

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!

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.