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Loop 303 project
08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...
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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...
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AAH volunteer group
08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.
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Haboob
06/11/2014

Haboob Haiku is back!

If you’ve got 17 syllables to spare, we want to hear from you because #HaboobHaiku is back!
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06/09/2014

Drivers reminded to "Pull Aside, Stay Alive"

We’re headed into monsoon season, which means motorists need to be on alert. High winds, blowing dust and other conditions that can impact your drive are more common this time of year.
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I-17 North and South signs
06/06/2014

ADOT reconstructing I-17 intersection at JW Powell south of Flagstaff

In order to provide a safer flow for traffic, ADOT will realign SR 89A and reconstruct the intersection of southbound I-17 and JW Powell Boulevard three miles south of Flagstaff.
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Two construction workers in safety gear pour and spread concrete on a bridge, with rocky hills and clear blue sky in the background.
06/04/2014

Transportation defined: Hydrodemolition and MMC

We have a couple of new terms for you today and they both have to do with concrete.
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06/03/2014

Ringtail on the new Arizona driver licenses needs a name

The ringtail, incorporated into the new Arizona driver license background image as a security feature, needs a nickname.
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05/30/2014

Delivering information about weekend freeway restrictions is a team effort

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create the Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory each week.
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05/28/2014

‘One Less Spark’ campaign shows how drivers can help prevent wildfires

ADOT is participating in the "One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire" campaign to show how drivers can prevent wildfires.
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Attenuator
05/27/2014

All about attenuators

Attenuators are important features that help keep drivers and ADOT crews safe.
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semi-truck on the highway
05/21/2014

Transportation Management Plans help to minimize construction impacts

Transportation Management Plans help manage and minimize the impact of ADOT construction.
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05/20/2014

Additional energy efficient license plates now available exclusively for plug-in hybrids

Beginning today, specific hybrid vehicle owners will have another opportunity to obtain one of the “Clean Air – Blue Skies” Energy Efficient license plates.
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