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These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.
While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:
Joe Heller, our resident engineer on a big project getting underway in the North Valley, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what's coming over the next two and a half years, including a flyover ramp connecting northbound I-17 with Loop 303.

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With a three-year environmental study that began recently for an I-11 corridor between Nogales and Wickenburg, here’s a quick rundown of who’s involved.
ADOT is working to examine our current processes and identify ways to do better for the customers we serve.
We know it's the weekend, but we hope you’re up for a “Where in AZ??” Facebook challenge.
It is no secret that Arizona is known for its intense summer heat and dry climate. But what makes the deserts of this state so hot?
Boldly go where no one has gone before and you'll see Star Trek-themed safety messages on Arizona highways to coincide with the film release of Star Trek Beyond.
In today's Art of Transportation installment, we view crews placing a girder on the I-10/Prince Road overpass in Tucson through a cement block.
You've probably heard of the a dust storm and a haboob. Did you know there are three different types of dust storms and how to tell them apart?
Is it a freeway or a highway? Let's discuss the similarities and differences and how ADOT goes about assigning the terms.
Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, covers tips on driving in a dust storm. It’s always best to avoid driving into a dust storm, but if you encounter one, you’ll know what actions to take.
When Arizona’s portion of I-15 opened to traffic in 1973, it was the most expensive rural interstate construction project to date.