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Quarterly volunteer adoptions background

03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.

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Website poster for ways to tour Route 66

03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:

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03/01/2026

PODCAST: Big Loop 303 improvements underway in the North Valley

Joe Heller, our resident engineer on a big project getting underway in the North Valley, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what's coming over the next two and a half years, including a flyover ramp connecting northbound I-17 with Loop 303.

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Safety is the goal during National Stop on Red Week

National Stop on Red Week aims to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and to reduce the number and severity of crashes.

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07/30/2015

ADOT expands hours and days when travel times are displayed above Phoenix-area freeways

Message boards are now displaying the estimated travel times seven days a week, from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.

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07/29/2015

US 89 improvement underway south of Page

Crews are working on improvements to an eight-mile segment of US 89, about 30 miles south of Page.

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07/24/2015

Adopt a Highway volunteers keep roadways beautiful

The Adopt a Highway program is an opportunity for community members to help keep our highways litter free.

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07/23/2015

Hell Canyon bridge replacement project is underway

ADOT is working to construct a wider bridge while limiting SR 89 traffic impacts during construction.

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07/17/2015

Work on Loop 101 widening project continues

It’s been a while since we last checked in on the Loop 101 widening project, so we thought we’d take a look and see how work is progressing.

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07/15/2015

Plan ahead for driving in hot weather conditions

Motorists are reminded to take precautions when driving in extreme heat.

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07/14/2015

ADOT MVD awarded for customer service, convenience

Last month, the Motor Vehicle Division of ADOT was recognized by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators with two different awards for ways they’ve served the public.

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