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03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

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.
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Website poster for ways to tour Route 66
03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

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:
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Map of Loop 303 project in North Valley
03/01/2026

PODCAST: Big Loop 303 improvements underway in the North Valley

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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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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Pinal Airpark runway
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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Traffic Operations Center wall covered with monitors showing traffic
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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A motorcyclist in a neon yellow jacket and helmet rides a motorcycle.
05/18/2016

Motorcycle Awareness Month is marked in May

ADOT is using Motorcycle Awareness Month to remind drivers of all vehicles – two-wheeled, four-wheeled and more – to be more aware of motorcycles, making roads safer for everyone.
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Group of ADOT workers holding banners for green shop award.
05/16/2016

Awards program honors ADOT shops for sustainability

Two ADOT equipment service shops were recognized for promoting environmentally friendly operational practices that reduce waste and improve sustainability.
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US 60 Tunnel
05/12/2016

Road Trip: Arizona’s piece of US 60, an original transcontinental highway

What highway features a 5,500-ft elevation change from mountains to Sonoran Desert lowlands, etc?
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State Route 89 Hell Canyon Bridge under construction
05/11/2016

SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge will have some heavenly features

While the name often leads to a few jokes, the new SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge will have some heavenly features.
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05/10/2016

New Diamondbacks look extends to license plate

Two new license plates are available. A redesigned Diamondbacks plate and a new Southwest PGA specialty plate are available at the MVD or through an Authorized Third Party office.
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