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05/04/2026

Summer is almost here. It’s time to prep your vehicle for the heat

If you live in Arizona year-round, there’s one thing for certain: You cannot escape the summer heat. Sometimes, we can’t even escape summer-like temperatures in March. But, during Heat Awareness Week (May 4-8), ahead of the brunt of summer...

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Using turn signals is the way of the Jedi

05/04/2026

A safety reminder on May the Fourth

May the Fourth be with you. We have combined the Force with important safety reminders on our overhead message signs to help motorists safely travel to a galaxy far, far, away… Or nearby, if you have a short commute! We hope these messages...

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05/02/2026

Join the movement: Rotary Club of Queen Creek cleans SR 24

Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the community. Meet a group of volunteers who welcomes others to serve alongside them and help keep State Route 24 clean.

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National Work Zone Awareness Week begins today

Driving with caution through a work zone will not only help to protect road crews, but it will also help to ensure your safety.

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03/20/2015

Tentative Construction Program is ready for public comment

We want your feedback on the Tentative Five-Year Construction Program, a plan that helps ADOT to prioritize projects.

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03/18/2015

Check it out: Loop 101/90th Street bridge time lapse

On Feb. 28, 2015, ADOT lowered a newly built bridge four feet to its final position.

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03/12/2015

US 89 landslide repair project is nearly complete

US 89 is scheduled to reopen this month following a landslide in 2013, weather permitting.

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Map showing the proposed route of the Phoenix Arizona South Mountain Freeway.

03/11/2015

South Mountain Freeway receives final federal approval

The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway has received final approval from the Federal Highway Administration, which means ADOT can now move the project forward.

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03/06/2015

Planning ensured a safe, efficient driving experience during one of year's biggest events

Leading up to the Super Bowl, as fans were getting ready for game day, ADOT was prepping for the increased traffic that multiple related events would bring to our freeways.

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