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05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.
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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman
05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.
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05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...
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03/02/2018

Great customer service is always an ADOT goal

ADOT is always looking to provide better customer service to Arizonans - and to recognize employees that provide that service.
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03/01/2018

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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02/21/2018

Getting all green lights? Thank a traffic engineer

Traffic engineers explain how they keep vehicles moving and the new technology that is ahead.
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