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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

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06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.

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A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.

06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.

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Continuous improvement: Safety training program benefits both sides of the border

New safety training program is already yielding positive results.

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Graphic listing ways to identify flood-damaged vehicles

09/14/2017

Does that used car pass the smell test?

It pays to research a used car before making a purchase, especially after two recent hurricanes.

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Construction pond seen through life preserver ring

09/13/2017

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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