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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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Driving Safety Home: Messages on overhead signs are all about safety

Messages on ADOT electronic message boards may be fun but they're always focused on safety.

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02/24/2017

Slideshow: Bridge demolition moves Ina/I-10 interchange project forward

This is a big step forward for a $120 million project creating a modern traffic interchange in a busy area northwest of Tucson.

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02/23/2017

Throwback Thursday: Slushy Scottsdale roads

We're throwing it back to February 2013, when drivers encountered a wintry mix on Phoenix freeways.

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Motor Vehicle Division workers at table helping veterans

02/22/2017

Veterans program helps MVD reach former military members

Veterans StandDown program brings the MVD to vets.

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02/21/2017

Art of Transportation: Gigantic fans

The Art of Transportation features an important part of the I-10 tunnel.

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02/20/2017

Share your stories from US Bicycle Route 90

We want to hear your stories of traveling on U.S. Bicycle Route 90 through Arizona!

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02/19/2017

Where in AZ??

This week we have a challenging "Where in AZ??" photo. Join us on Facebook and let us know where this photo was taken!

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02/17/2017

Bell and Grand: Telling the story through photos and videos

Nothing tells the story of an ADOT project quite like videos and photos. Here are highlights from months of work on the new interchange at Bell and Grand in Surprise.

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