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06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

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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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More progress on Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway

Crews are making headway on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway that is expected to open to traffic in 2019.

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07/16/2017

Where in AZ??

If you know "Where in AZ" this photo was snapped, make sure you visit our Facebook page and let us know!

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07/14/2017

Art of Transportation: Nuts and bolts

A close-up shot in this The Art of Transportation photo gives us a different vantage point of these nuts and bolts.

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MVD office interior showing one person in line

07/12/2017

From the Director: Times Are A-Changing at MVD

Change is in the air the MVD and customers are benefiting.

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07/11/2017

Last call for comments on this phase of the Sonoran Corridor study

If there's a route through the Sonoran Corridor study area that you like or don't like, now's the time to let us know.

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07/10/2017

Must-know Monday: Common Questions for ADOT

ADOT is answering some of the most common questions sent in by constituents.

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07/09/2017

Where in AZ??

Show off your Arizona knowledge every week in our Facebook "Where in AZ??" challenge.

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07/07/2017

Driving Safety Home: Stay safe this summer by planning for extreme weather

Extreme summer heat has already hit the state, but that's not all the extreme weather Arizonans will face this summer. Be prepared for the weather that will come our way.

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