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A water tanker puts out a vehicle fire on the highway
08/04/2024

Asked & Answered: Why highways close when wildland fires ignite nearby

During Arizona summers, it’s not uncommon for wildland fires to result in the closures of highways. When this happens, we’re usually asked why the highway is closed or restricted when the fire isn’t on the road. It’s a fair question and the...
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A coloring sheet with a message written on a message sign.
08/03/2024

ADOT Kids: Create your own traffic safety message

Hey kids! Have you seen the creative safety messages that are sometimes displayed on the highway overhead message boards? The messages sometimes relate to concerts and sporting events happening in the Valley or they’ll reference certain...
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Interstate 17 drainage system graphic
08/02/2024

Regional planning agency touts ADOT’s work on upgraded I-17 drainage system

A recent Maricopa Association of Governments news release notes that the system has worked as designed and addressed the longstanding problem of rainwater building up in cross-street underpasses along this stretch of I-17 in Phoenix.
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09/13/2016

From the Director: Tackling challenges, finding solutions

ADOT has embraced the Continuous Improvement culture and is streamlining its processes. Today's blog details more ways the agency is saving time and money.
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09/12/2016

Abracadabra: Replacing a southern Arizona bridge while keeping it open to traffic

Crews are replacing a 61-year-old bridge over the San Pedro River with a better bridge – without ever stopping traffic from using the old one.
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09/11/2016

Where in AZ??

Join in the Facebook fun with our "Where in AZ??" challenge!
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09/08/2016

There's a good chance we can save you that trip to an MVD office

Those of us who work at ADOT know that taking care of paperwork at an MVD office isn't a popular thing to do. That's why we’re doing a lot to get you out of line and safely on the road.
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09/07/2016

From the Director: Pilot program starts for expanded truck loads on I-10, I-19

The Arizona Department of Transportation has started a year-long pilot program that allows slightly heavier trucks to travel on interstates in Southern Arizona. The program began Sept. 1.
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09/06/2016

Arizona fans show school spirit with specialty license plates

Supporters of Arizona's public universities are showing their true colors on their bumpers.
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09/02/2016

ADOT boards light up with Labor Day safety messages

ADOT reminds travelers to be prepared and safe as they head out for Labor Day weekend.
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09/01/2016

New inspection facility greets commercial vehicles in Ehrenberg

A new commercial vehicle inspection facility has opened at the California state line. Check out a video showing how it helps keep highways safe.
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08/30/2016

ADOT program helps construction projects finish on time and on budget

For 25 years the Arizona Department of Transportation has used a formal partnering program with its contractors to get construction projects completed on time and on budget.
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08/29/2016

Art of Transportation: Bridge truss frames moon

In this week's Art of Transportation, bridge trusses provide a frame for the moon.
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