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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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Transportation Defined: Asphalt

When someone hears the word “asphalt,” they might picture the road that they drive on, but asphalt is actually one component of that surface.

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01/30/2015

Partnering on the I-15 Bridge No. 6 Project

Partnering is a valuable concept for ADOT and, as you can see in today's video, it’s something that contributes to a successful project.

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01/28/2015

Transportation Defined: Snow Fence

Snow fences are used by ADOT to help prevent wind-blown snow or snowdrifts from accumulating on the roads.

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A yellow excavator works beside a concrete barrier on a road in a rocky, mountainous area.

01/27/2015

I-15 Bridge 6 reconstruction update

It’s been a while since we checked in on the Virgin River Bridge No. 6 rehabilitation project that’s happening up in the far northwestern corner of the state, but as you can see crews have kept busy.

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