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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.
01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.
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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's success through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).
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The top 10 Specialty Plates 2025.
01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...
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04/29/2016

ADOT works to safeguard wildlife along state highways

ADOT is known for building roads but we also work to protect the wildlife that live near our highways. The desert tortoise is just one of the animals ADOT partners with other agencies to protect.
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04/28/2016

Timing of paving work is sometimes decided by Mother Nature

Did you know that weather affects the timing of paving work? ADOT needs Mother Nature to cooperate when paving our highways.
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04/26/2016

Many steps already taken on wrong-way driving, but more to come

Wrong-way driving. No issue has prompted more people to contact ADOT over the past year.
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04/22/2016

Aerial video shows progress on Bell and Grand project

The city of Surprise has shared aerial drone footage of this week’s work on the overpass at US 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell.
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04/20/2016

In the market for a used vehicle? Here are five quick tips to keep in mind

When it comes to buying a used vehicle it’s very important to do your homework! A little bit of research up front can potentially save you from making a several-thousand-dollar mistake later.
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04/15/2016

April brings reminders on work-zone safety, dangers of distracted driving

Having a designated month, week or even a day that’s devoted to a particular safety topic is a great way to bring about some added awareness
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04/14/2016

Considering the new Travel ID? Here are some guidelines to help you decide what to do

Thinking about getting the new Arizona Voluntary Travel ID now that it’s available? It’s entirely your decision, but we have a few guidelines to help you decide if and when to get one.
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04/12/2016

Five ways to make Arizona's highways safer for everyone - especially you

Safety is our top priority – for our workers and the public – and National Work Zone Awareness Week gives us the opportunity to feature some tips to make work zones along Arizona’s highways safer for everyone.
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04/11/2016

Take an animated tour of the interchange coming in Surprise

We hope you've seen our announcement and previous blog post about a major project that will relieve congestion at Grand Avenue (US 60) and Bell Road in Surprise.
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04/06/2016

Look twice with motorcycle events in the Valley this week

If you travel on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways this week between Glendale and Scottsdale, you’ll probably encounter more motorcycles than usual.
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