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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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05/30/2016

Big changes to bridge over the Little Colorado River

Today we’re taking you on a unique drive through Cameron on US 89 north of Flagstaff.
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05/27/2016

One Less Spark: How motorists can help prevent wildfires

ADOT is joining with federal, state and local agencies at Sunset Point Rest Area at milepost 252 on Interstate 17 to promote the “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire” fire prevention and awareness campaign.
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05/27/2016

Foam allows ADOT to give freeways a boost

ADOT is injecting foam deep underneath the pavement as a way to smooth out dips on Arizona highways, including the Loop 101 Pima Freeway.
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05/26/2016

Finding water deep beneath the desert key to reopening rest area

Just in time for Memorial Day traffic, the San Simon rest area is open. Just three miles from the New Mexico state line, it provides an important rest stop for drivers.
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05/26/2016

From the Director: Interstate 11 comment period is now

We need your help as ADOT moves forward on an environmental study as part of the planning process for the proposed Interstate 11 corridor stretching from Nogales to Wickenburg.
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05/25/2016

ADOT, archaeologists look to learn more about past before South Mountain Freeway construction

The Arizona Department of Transportation is currently conducting archaeological work in advance of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project
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05/24/2016

From airplane graveyard to ADOT's Airport of the Year

Pinal Airpark was once known as an airport graveyard that stored old jets. Today, the Marana airport has been resurrected.
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05/23/2016

From the Director: Future of transportation moves us closer to 'Jetsons'

We in the transportation world face the evolving use of technology in developing connected and automated vehicles.
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05/20/2016

What a difference a month makes at Bell and Grand

In the spirit of our From the Archives posts, we let's take a look at one month of progress on the overpass and interchange ADOT is building at Bell Road and Grand Avenue in Surprise.
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05/19/2016

Six ways to make your Arizona MVD trip faster

We know a trip to the MVD isn’t at the top of most people’s to-do list. So, we’ve put together our top six tips on how to get in and out of the MVD in a New York minute.
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