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11/11/2026

ADOT shines for supporting dark skies

ADOT’s efforts to brighten Flagstaff's night sky has earned stellar recognition. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition recently presented ADOT and the Arizona State Transportation Board with the Dark Sky Champion Award. As seen pictured below...

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11/10/2026

Honoring the commitment: Veterans and volunteers

Thank you, military veterans and supporters, for making the commitment to serve our country and for going above and beyond to preserve the beauty of Arizona.

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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.

11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!

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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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A map of the reconstruction of the SR 92 San Pedro River Bridge.

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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