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03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.
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Website poster for ways to tour Route 66
03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:
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Map of Loop 303 project in North Valley
03/01/2026

PODCAST: Big Loop 303 improvements underway in the North Valley

Joe Heller, our resident engineer on a big project getting underway in the North Valley, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what's coming over the next two and a half years, including a flyover ramp connecting northbound I-17 with Loop 303.
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Specialty plate compilation
07/20/2018

From the Director: Making transportation personal, one specialty plate at a time

Specialty plates bring in millions for cancer research, veteran's services and other worthy causes.
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07/18/2018

From any perspective, I-10 widening projects are about safety

Check a video offering bird's-eye views of progress we're making on widening two stretches of I-10 in Pinal County.
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Deck Park Tunnel fans
07/17/2018

We’re big fans of the Deck Park Tunnel’s big fans

The Deck Park Tunnel is more than a way to get cars from point A to point B. Vent rooms with giant fans are ready to keep fresh air flowing when needed.
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View of distant storm over grassland
07/16/2018

Driving Safety Home: Being prepared for summer weather can make all the difference

Summer has arrived. From extreme temperatures to extremely strong storms, we all need to know how to handle summer in Arizona.
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07/15/2018

Where in AZ??

This week's "Where in AZ??" showcases a beautiful bridge in our state.
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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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