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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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Sonoran Corridor: A map without a route

Say what? A highway without a path? That's what the Sonoran Corridor is right now, but that may change.

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06/05/2017

Adding more features to ServiceArizona.com helps you avoid the line

Two new features on ServiceArizona.com involve something the law says every vehicle owner must have: insurance.

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06/04/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and let us know "Where in AZ??" this photo was taken!

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06/02/2017

From the Director: Arizona gets its kicks with Route 66 plate

Arizona has been recognized three times with the “Best New License Plate” award.

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Wildfire Info Tune to 1650 AM - Highway sign

06/01/2017

ADOT message boards heat up

New signs will help motorists get the latest wildfire information.

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05/31/2017

Scenic flights have long history at Grand Canyon

On the 90th anniversary of the Red Butte Aerodrome, we're taking a look back at the history behind the first airfield to offer passenger flights over the Grand Canyon.

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