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03/29/2026

PODCAST: Spring has projects ramping up in Northern Arizona

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Jason Stephens of ADOT's Community Relations team has an update on the many projects resuming and starting now that warmer weather has returned to Northern Arizona.
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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.
03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative
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Volunteer placing trash in ADOT bag
03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.
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Traffic camera views of freeway vehicle fire and response
06/22/2018

Friday Five: Get to know the 'hero of the day'

Catch up on the latest happenings at ADOT in this week's #FridayFive.
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Semitrailer using State Route 189 in Nogales
06/21/2018

Why SR 189 improvements, truck safety training in Mexico make a difference for all

Funding all planned improvements along SR 189 in Nogales and creating a safety training program for trucking firms in Mexico both are aimed at boosting international trade and Arizona's economy.
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06/20/2018

Counting down to an upgraded State Route 88

Recent blasting to remove overhanging rock is just one part of a project improving 17 miles between Apache Junction and Tortilla Flat.
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scaffolding for cement piers
06/19/2018

'Piering' toward the future of SR 347 in Maricopa

Drivers can't miss the first signs of an overpass that will carry commuters on SR 347 over the railroad tracks in Maricopa.
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06/18/2018

When a car catches fire on I-10, South Mountain Freeway crews come to the rescue

Praise poured into our social media accounts when we shared photos of fast action by crews building the South Mountain Freeway to extinguish a vehicle fire.
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06/17/2018

Where in AZ??

Our "Where in AZ??" challenge includes a body of water this week. Join our challenge on social media!
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06/15/2018

Crawling under semis in the name of continuous improvement

ADOT Director John Halikowski spends a day learning about ADOT's Enforcement and Compliance Division as part of an effort to improve all aspects of the agency.
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Black and white photo of road paving machines working on Central Avenue
06/14/2018

Throwback Thursday: Paving Central Avenue atop the Papago Freeway tunnel

Downtown Phoenix looks dramatically different than it did 30 years ago, however you may still recognize a few landmarks.
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06/13/2018

Noted Phoenix architect got his start with Highway Department

Acclaimed midcentury Phoenix architect Fred Guirey along with J. Harold MacDowell designed the ADOT administration building at the southwest corner of Madison Street and 17th Avenue.
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Wrong way sign lit up with red lights all around it.
06/12/2018

Arizona and ADOT take lead in testing wrong-way vehicle detection technology

As we reported this week, results from the I-17 wrong-way detection and warning system have been promising.
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