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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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By opening earlier in Tucson, MVD improves customer service, saves taxpayer dollars

What difference can half an hour make? A huge one when it results in an 80 percent reduction in employee overtime.

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02/07/2017

Hashknife Pony Express saddles up for a historic ride along state highways

In an age when most messages get where they're going in a flash, the Hashknife Pony Express endures in a traditional ride along state highways.

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02/06/2017

Simple solution saves money on street sweeper repairs

Culture of continuous improvement leads to a street sweeper innovation.

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02/05/2017

Where in AZ?? 02/05/17

Join us for a brain teaser on Facebook before the Super Bowl kicks off!

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Digital Message sign Blow the whistle on distracted driving

02/03/2017

Huddle up! Make safe, smart calls when driving this weekend

Learn more about what you do do to ensure your Super Bowl weekend is super-safe.

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02/02/2017

From the Director: What are Safety Corridors?

Director John Halikowski shares how ADOT is working with the Department of Public Safety and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to add Safety Corridors.

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