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11/11/2026

ADOT shines for supporting dark skies

ADOT’s efforts to brighten Flagstaff's night sky has earned stellar recognition. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition recently presented ADOT and the Arizona State Transportation Board with the Dark Sky Champion Award. As seen pictured below...

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11/10/2026

Honoring the commitment: Veterans and volunteers

Thank you, military veterans and supporters, for making the commitment to serve our country and for going above and beyond to preserve the beauty of Arizona.

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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.

11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!

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Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" is headed north today. Join us on Facebook and let us know where you think this photo was snapped.

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"My bracket is a bust. But, my drive is a slam dunk!"

03/31/2017

'Traveling' is allowed during Final Four: ADOT’s freeway tips

Even if your bracket is a bust, ADOT's Final Four travel tips can make game day a success.

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03/30/2017

Art of Transportation: Bridge materials follow shapes created by nature

The Art of Transportation features a bright blue sky over the South Mountain Freeway construction zone.

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2017 NCAA Final Four Event Venues and Freeway Routes

03/29/2017

Let's make NCAA championship rush hour a slam dunk for all

Final Four events leading up to Monday's championship game in Glendale should be a slam dunk if everyone plans ahead. We’ve done this before.

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MVD Office lines with not many people waiting

03/28/2017

Numbers tell only part of MVD's continuous-improvement story

Numbers are useful and may tell a story, but they can only do so much. Your feedback on MVD improvements tells us even more.

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03/27/2017

From the Director: An opportunity to tell ADOT what to plan for in the next five years

We value the public input in our planning process. Please share your thoughts on ADOT's investments for the next five years.

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03/26/2017

Where in AZ??

Join us on the ADOT Facebook page for Arizona trivia!

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Prefabricated bridge construction along Oatman Highway

03/24/2017

A faster look at a very quick and innovative bridge project

It didn't happen quite as quickly as it might seem from the time-lapse video above, but as bridge projects go this job in northwestern Arizona was lightning fast.

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