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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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Have a question for ADOT? Here's how to find the answer

If you have a question for ADOT, you have many choices when it comes to finding an answer.

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01/14/2016

US 60 Oak Flat project update

Several projects that are underway or planned during 2016 will significantly upgrade US 60 from Superior to Globe.

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Cars and a truck drive on a divided highway through a desert landscape with mountains in the distance.

01/12/2016

ADOT partnerships at work on I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6

ADOT works very closely with all of its project partners, including emergency responders, local governments and contractors.

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Black and white photo of Flagstaff in the snow

01/07/2016

From the Archives: Winter weather

We found a photograph in our archives that's an excellent throwback/reminder for travelers who are facing the winter storm.

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12/30/2015

Traveling on US 180 to see the snow? Here's how you can make the trip a little easier

Holiday weekends see heavy traffic through Flagstaff to and from snow-play areas along US 180. We have some suggestions to make your trip to this area a little easier.

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12/29/2015

ADOT facilitates training for first responders

When the ADOT Right of Way Group has properties available, they often allow first responders to use those properties for real world training.

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12/23/2015

Tips for a happy and safe holiday travel season

The holiday travel season is officially here and it’s sure to be a busy one.

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12/22/2015

Under new law, ADOT offers vehicle license tax exemption to survivors of fallen first responders

A law taking effect Jan. 1 will allow spouses and dependents of first responders killed in the line of duty to register a vehicle free of the vehicle license tax.

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