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11/11/2026

ADOT shines for supporting dark skies

ADOT’s efforts to brighten Flagstaff's night sky has earned stellar recognition. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition recently presented ADOT and the Arizona State Transportation Board with the Dark Sky Champion Award. As seen pictured below...

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11/10/2026

Honoring the commitment: Veterans and volunteers

Thank you, military veterans and supporters, for making the commitment to serve our country and for going above and beyond to preserve the beauty of Arizona.

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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.

11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!

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Trips to the MVD eliminated for learners' permits

It's a rite of passage for many teenagers and now it can be done in the convenience of your own home.

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Arizona Centennial sign along State Route 286

02/28/2018

Historic Highway 286 reaches ranches, tiny border town of Sasabe

Learn about what you'll find along the historic highway of State Route 286.

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Construction workers in safety gear stand near a steel rebar structure, with heavy machinery operating on a dirt site in the background.

02/27/2018

I-10 at Eloy: A video tour of progress on widening, dust detection system

ADOT is widening Interstate 10 near Eloy, but motorists won't see much for delays during construction.

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02/26/2018

From the Director: Collaboration is key

We're excited to support the Sonoran government with the creation of a safety corridor for Mexico Route 8 between Lukeville and the beaches in Puerto Peñasco

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02/25/2018

Where in AZ??

If you think you know every inch of Arizona, we have a challenge for you!

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02/23/2018

ADOT engineers a faster way to deliver highway projects

We wrap up our celebration of National Engineers Week with a big continuous improvement win that's helping us deliver more highway projects on schedule.

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02/22/2018

Engineers find creative solutions to transportation challenges

We're looking back at the blogs that showcase engineering for National Engineers Week.

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Material engineer Julie Kliewer leads a project tour

02/22/2018

What goes into a highway? A bridge? Ask a materials engineer

Materials engineers evaluate everything from the rocks that go into cement to the reflective beads used in paints that stripe roadways to the bolts that help hold bridges together.

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