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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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The old bridge at Hell Canyon goes out with a bang (see the video)

Last week, what remained of the old Hell Canyon Bridge on State Route 89 went out with a bang – literally.

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Speaker demonstrates proper child seat use

09/22/2016

Spanish blog: ¡La importancia del cinturón de seguridad y asiento de seguridad para nuestros hijos!

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, reminds us how important seat belts or child seats are for kids.

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A blue Arizona welcome sign by a highway reads The Grand Canyon State Welcomes You.

09/21/2016

Planning priorities: ADOT wants your opinion to shape Long-Range Transportation Plan

Help guide the future of transportation by taking a quick, interactive survey that will help determine transportation investment priorities.

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09/20/2016

Don’t trash our state: ADOT offers ways to mark Arizona Pollution Prevention (P2) Week

Arizona Pollution Prevention (P2) Week is underway, and ADOT offers ways to keep our state litter-free.

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09/19/2016

Half of child car seats are installed incorrectly, so please learn how yours works

Child Passenger Safety Week is a reminder of the importance of proper use of car seats for children.

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09/16/2016

When buying used cars, avoid headaches by doing your research

These easy, online tools can help you research a used car's history before you make a purchase.

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09/14/2016

US 89 improvements in Cameron increase safety and mobility

Major upgrades have just been completed on a four-mile, four-lane stretch of US 89 in Cameron.

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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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