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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

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03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

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03/15/2026

PODCAST: One key way that ADOT extends the life of highway pavement

This week’s episode of On the Road With ADOT features two of our many team members involved in preserving Arizona’s vast investment in state highways and the use of fog seals to extend pavement life.

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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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