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09/17/2025

Bridge girder placement another sign of progress on US 93 widening project

Two bridges under construction on US 93 north of Wikieup didn’t look much like bridges until recently, as they were little more than concrete piers jutting up from a dry wash. That all changed rapidly in the past few weeks, as crews lifted...
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive with care
09/16/2025

ADOT’s Safety Message Contest returns for the ninth year

It’s back! I’m excited to announce that ADOT’s Safety Message Contest is now open and accepting submissions. Arizonans can submit their engaging traffic safety messages through Sept. 22 at azdot.gov/SignContest. This contest, now in its...
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Navajo Bridge viewed from the Colorado River
09/14/2025

PODCAST: We're looking back 30 years to the dedication of (new) Navajo Bridge

This week's guest and host on ADOT's podcast were at the Sept. 14, 1995, dedication of a new Navajo Bridge spanning Marble Canyon on US 89A. Thirty years later, they share their memories.
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Tentative 2017-2021 Five-Year transportation Facilities Construction Program Cover
03/18/2016

Have an opinion? We want to hear it!

On Friday, the public comment period begins for the Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program for 2017-2021.
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03/15/2016

Spring break on Arizona’s highways

Every year thousands of kids travel Arizona highways to reach their spring break destination. Which of Arizona’s highways do you think are usually the busiest during spring break?
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Inside Nascar vehicle
03/14/2016

Buckle up! NASCAR star Joey Gase takes our road test to promote Donate Life AZ

Racing star Joey Gase took his driving exam to promote Donate Life Arizona.
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03/10/2016

Some changes in store for the ADOT Blog

After almost 800 posts, it’s time to change the way we do things here on the ADOT Blog.
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03/08/2016

Message board campaigns designed to promote conversations about safety

Did you see the overhead sign messages aimed at spring breakers last weekend? A quick trip through our social media mentions shows us that many of you did.
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03/04/2016

With snow still a possibility, let's meet ADOT's new TowPlow

Hard as it may be to believe, this is still a season for snow in Arizona. Because of that ADOT has snowplow drivers at the ready, including drivers of our new TowPlow.
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03/02/2016

ADOT Twitter followers key to success

We’re still so excited about yesterday’s big news that we’re going to blog about the social media milestone for another day.
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03/01/2016

ADOT Twitter account reaches major milestone: 100,000 followers

On Monday, ADOT surpassed 100,000 followers on Twitter! Take a look at some of our more memorable Tweets!
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02/29/2016

Work starts on south half of Loop 303/I-10 interchange

If you drive in the West Valley, you might have noticed some ramps near the Loop 303/I-10 interchange that don’t quite look finished. Ever wonder what’s going on there?
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Hell Canyon bridge construction
02/26/2016

Building a Freeway: Girder Placement on Hell Canyon Bridge

Check out our new video showing how crews place massive girders for the new Hell Canyon Bridge.
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