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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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A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.
06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.
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10/03/2016

With a sign and message, Arizona aims to STOP domestic violence

Stop signs made by ADOT don't normally come in purple, and their message is normally limited to "STOP."
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10/02/2016

Where in AZ??

It might be the weekend, but we hope you're up for a 'Where in AZ??' Facebook challenge.
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What Moves You Arizona
10/01/2016

From the Director: What Moves You, Arizona?

ADOT is looking into the future and wants your input on the future of transportation in Arizona.
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09/30/2016

MVD works to keep you out of lines -- even somebody else's

A new MVD partnership makes it easier to get a replacement Social Security card without leaving home.
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09/29/2016

More improvements coming to State Route 189 in Nogales

Newly approved funding will move up improvements to SR 189 by two years.
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Bell road aerial construction photo
09/28/2016

Take an aerial tour of ADOT's progress at Bell and Grand

This aerial video by Surprise offers an excellent view of the project's focus leading up to reopening Bell Road in November.
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MVD at Project Connect Event
09/28/2016

MVD teams up with Valley of the Sun United Way to help the homeless

MVD employees and Valley of the Sun United Way work together to get the homeless Arizona state ID cards.
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A wide freeway with moderate traffic flows beside fields and trees under a clear blue sky.
09/27/2016

A new perspective on az511.gov

New traffic cameras give a travelers a fresh perspective on Phoenix freeways.
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09/26/2016

From the Director: For commuters, time is of the essence

The South Mountain Freeway will connect people with employment centers in the East Valley and West Valley, benefiting the region’s economy and quality of life.
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09/25/2016

Where in AZ??

Join us on Facebook and tell us along which state route you think this photo was taken!
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