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08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...

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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...

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08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

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Temporary ponds providing water for South Mountain Freeway construction

Construction ponds are used to reduce dust on construction sites but also have other benefits.

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09/11/2017

I-40 pavement rehab project continues

New photos of a paving project show you what to expect when traveling I-40 west of Flagstaff.

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09/10/2017

Where in AZ??

Can you tell us "Where in AZ??" this unusual artwork is located?

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09/08/2017

Friday Five: Roundabouts, new webcams and a ramp closure in Surprise

The Friday Five has update on all things ADOT for the first week of September, including a new roundabout and a major closure coming to Surprise.

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09/07/2017

Loop 202 Salt River bridges: Longest-ever girders -- and big benefits for community

Salt River bridges for the South Mountain Freeway have the longest girders ever installed by ADOT and will improve mobility in a growing area of the southwest Valley.

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