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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
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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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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I-17 interchange construction work
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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08/16/2017

Art of Transportation: Craning to see the moon

ADOT photographers look to the sky for this week's Art of Transportation installment.
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Arizona Highways Magazine cover thumbnails
08/15/2017

Behind the scenes at Arizona Highways, still going strong after 92 years

After more than 90 years, Arizona Highways magazine isn't showing its age - it's continuing to change with the times.
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08/14/2017

Replacing wiper fluid jugs with tablets saves money - and more

This video explains how one employee's suggestion on wiper fluid has paid big dividends at our vehicle maintenance shops.
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08/13/2017

Where in AZ??

If you've driven past this location in Arizona, be sure the join our Facebook challenge!
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ADOT employee photographs damage to SR 366 bridge
08/11/2017

A bridge to better picnicking on Mount Graham

Quick work by ADOT crews and other agencies helped reopen a popular picnic area on Mount Graham.
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Straddle bent viewed from a distance on Interstate 10 in Phoenix
08/10/2017

The straddle bent: Where freeway infrastructure meets art

A structure known as a straddle bent will be part of the South Mountain Freeway/I-10 Papago Freeway interchange. Take a look at straddle bents in use elsewhere.
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Highway Scene I-40
08/09/2017

Rebuilding five miles of I-40 for a better winter ride

Starting this week, we’re rebuilding this stretch of I-40 starting with a new foundation. It’s a long-term fix for the damage winter wants to cause the roadway every year.
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