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08/01/2024

ADOT Kids: Arizona welcomes monarch butterflies

ADOT supports monarch butterflies by planting and managing butterfly-friendly habitats along roadsides to help monarchs during migration and help ensure that future populations of monarchs thrive
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A roadway with two low-clearance underpasses, bordered by a sidewalk and a fence, stretches into the distance under a bright, clear sky.
07/30/2024

This Phoenix street was once part of transcontinental highway US 80

The 17th Avenue Underpass near downtown Phoenix was once part of a major transcontinental highway.
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US 80
07/26/2024

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas. Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by...
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08/28/2017

When it comes to protection from the heat, we can all learn from highway crews

When it comes to handling the heat, highway workers are experts!
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08/27/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our "Where in AZ" challenge and show off your knowledge of our state!
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08/25/2017

Webcams beam images of faraway Arizona places

ADOT hasn't cornered the market on faraway cameras that help motorists learn about weather conditions. Here are some of our favorites.
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08/24/2017

ADOT's YouTube channel hits a major milestone

ADOT's YouTube channel has reached 1 million views. The leader of our video team shares what makes ADOT's YouTube presence special.
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08/23/2017

Tips for driving in a downpour

You've mastered what to do when driving in a dust storm, but do you know how to stay safe in a downpour?
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08/22/2017

Frontage roads get prominent billing at I-10/Loop 303 project in Goodyear

Frontage-road construction rarely gets attention within a larger freeway project, but that isn't the case with work underway in Goodyear.
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08/21/2017

From the Director: Improvements at our ports of entry mean business for Arizona

ADOT continues to improve efficiency at our international ports of entry to support commercial traffic and boost the economy.
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08/20/2017

Where in AZ??

If you know "Where in AZ??" this photo was taken, please visit our Facebook page and post your guess!
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08/18/2017

Explore sights and sounds from I-10/South Mountain Freeway interchange work

There's a lot to see and a lot happening at I-10 and 59th Avenue in west Phoenix, where an interchange under construction will link with the South Mountain Freeway.
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08/17/2017

Don’t cast a shadow on safety

Enjoy the upcoming eclipse, but make sure you're doing it safely.
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