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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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On the Road With ADOT logo
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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11/06/2015

Driving Safety Home - Helping your teenager establish safe driving habits

There are several reasons parents and guardians should help their teenagers establish safe driving habits – one of the best is that it can make a real, lasting difference.
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Scenic view of Arizona road
11/05/2015

US 89 reconstruction honored as ‘Project of the Year’

You’d think after 43 blog posts, 26 videos and hundreds of photographs, that we might be out of new things to say about the US 89 landslide repair project. But we’re not!
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building in tombstone
11/03/2015

Adobe building restoration is part of SR 80 project

Right now, crews are working on a safety and enhancement project on SR 80 in the city of Tombstone.
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A large red modular trailer with multiple axles is connected to a red semi-truck, parked on a wide gravel lot under an overcast sky.
10/28/2015

1.8 million-pound oversize load set to move through Arizona

Class C permits help oversize loads travel safely through the state.
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10/23/2015

Work continues on Loop 101 widening project

Since the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) widening project is more than 50 percent complete, we thought now would be the perfect time for an update.
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Roundabout visualization
10/22/2015

Work on US 89 roundabout wraps up in Page

We have good news for drivers up north – work on the new roundabout at US 89 and Haul Road in Page is complete.
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Taken in 1970 Arizona Highway Department display.
10/21/2015

From the Archives: ADOT goes Back to the Fair

After looking at these photos, we feel like we’ve taken a trip back to 1970 and landed our DeLorean at the Arizona State Fair.
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10/16/2015

ADOT builds new pedestrian underpass on SR 189

In an effort to enhance safety at one of the busiest ports of entry in the nation, ADOT is building a new pedestrian underpass on SR 189 (Mariposa Road).
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Three bike riders alongside freeway wearing helmets
10/15/2015

Arizona gets approval for U.S. Bicycle Route 90

Arizona just received approval for its first U.S. bicycle route that will run through Arizona border to border while connecting to a national system of bike routes.
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Text MOVE OVER AZ in bold letters, with a blurry road scene in the background. MoveOverAZ.org at bottom right.
10/14/2015

Driving Safety Home: Arizona's Move Over law

Arizona's Move Over law is designed to protect all drivers and those who work on or next to our roads.
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