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Photo from the Loop 101: Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard project.
06/10/2026

ADOT wins 5 awards for excellence in transportation partnering

The winners of the 2025 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award have been announced, and ADOT received five awards for roadway construction partnerships. The annual competition recognizes partnering processes and achievements...
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On the Road With ADOT logo
06/07/2026

PODCAST: Take it from a trooper: Don’t mess with blowing dust

Arizona Department of Public Safety Sgt. Kameron Lee talks with ADOT's guest host Kelsey Mo about how to stay safe when monsoon storms spawn blowing dust.
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A snowplow on an icy highway plowing snow.
05/27/2026

Academy helps ADOT employees get CDLs, improves safety

A new academy course created to help ADOT employees obtain a commercial driver license is improving compliance and safety. Certain ADOT employees in work groups such as maintenance, Incident Response Unit, signing and striping, and the...
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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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Pedestrian crossing road sign
10/31/2014

‘Ghoulish’ traffic can occur during Halloween afternoon rush hour

Drivers are advised to plan for extra travel time this afternoon during what is often a “scary” commute due to heavier-than-usual traffic on Halloween.
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10/30/2014

A new look at Virgin River Bridge No. 6

Get an update on the Virgin River Bridge No. 6 rehabilitation project.
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