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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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Image of construction on the 101 highway
11/26/2014

Loop 101 project update

Work is progressing on the Loop 101 widening project between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway).
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From the Rearview Mirror
11/24/2014

From the Rearview Mirror: Landform Graphics

There’s a lot of interesting content in our early blog posts, which is why we’re looking back and highlighting some of our favorites in a new series called, “From the Rearview Mirror.”
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Public Meeting sign in front of building entrance
11/21/2014

ADOT meetings offer a chance to provide your input

Input from the public helps to shape ADOT projects.
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11/20/2014

Cameron roadway improvement project moves ahead

Work continues on the US 89 Cameron roadway improvement project in northern Arizona.
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Traffic school from 1973
11/19/2014

From the Archives: Traffic School

Take a look back at what traffic school was like in 1973.
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Blast on US 89 and text explaining the frequency
11/14/2014

Building a Freeway: Moving a Mountain

Ever wonder what it takes to move one million cubic yards of rock and dirt?
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11/13/2014

Be prepared: steps for obtaining a driver license or identification card

Our newest infographic shows you the steps for getting your new driver license or identification card.
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Travel times on freeway message board
11/12/2014

Commute times coming to more Phoenix-area freeway message signs

The number of electronic message boards displaying commute times is due to increase to 76 by late this year.
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Image of deadman anchors
11/05/2014

Transportation Defined: Deadman Anchors

While their name might sound somewhat morbid, Deadman Anchors are actually nothing to be afraid of. In fact, they’re very handy on a project site.
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construction on the 101
11/04/2014

Project timelines explained

A couple of improvement projects happening right now on the Loop 101 and the Loop 202 are seemingly similar, but each has their own distinct timeline.
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