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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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It's wise to plan ahead, even with 2020 a few years off

As of Oct. 1, 2020, the federal government will require your driver license or ID to comply with the REAL ID Act if you want to use it to enter an airport or other federally controlled facility.

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Historic photo of Highway 89 near Prescott

08/07/2017

Highway History: State Route 89 from Wickenburg to Ash Fork

A segment of the original US 89 was designated as a historic road in part because it was the first north-south road across Arizona.

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08/06/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our weekly challenge and let us know if you know "Where in AZ??" we took this photo.

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08/04/2017

What do Metallica, Neil Diamond and Ed Sheeran have to do with traffic safety?

Here's why many of our dynamic message signs will display music-themed safety messages this weekend.

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08/03/2017

Art of Transportation: Perspective is everything

An unusual perspective on construction in Tucson is featured in this week's Art of Transportation.

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Satellite-mapping image showing where new State Route 287 interchange will be built with Interstate 10.

08/01/2017

Step aside: Making improvements without giving drivers a roadblock

Two big projects are ahead, but the impact during construction should be minimal.

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07/31/2017

From the Archives: 1970s safety messages

Many have taken notice of the safety messages on ADOT's overhead message boards, but the agency has been trying to get drivers' attention for many years.

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