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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.
01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.
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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's success through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).
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The top 10 Specialty Plates 2025.
01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...
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06/02/2015

SR 89A Oak Creek bank protection project is underway

It’s not all roads and bridges, here at ADOT. Sometimes the projects we take on include stabilizing the areas near a highway.
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05/26/2015

Nesting birds are protected during construction

ADOT’s Environmental Planning Group reviews all projects and assigns measures to protect nesting birds from harm during construction.
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05/20/2015

US 89 Cameron roadway improvement project progresses

We’ve been following the US 89 Cameron roadway improvement project pretty closely here on the blog.
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05/15/2015

Future improvement projects along US 60 near Globe to cause delays

Motorists traveling between Phoenix and Globe urged to be aware of new construction starting this summer.
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05/14/2015

ADOT's environmental stewardship during migratory bird season

In accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, ADOT takes measures to prevent the disturbance of active nests within the right of way. Today's video highlights how ADOT maintains its roads and structures while also taking care of the surrounding natural resources.
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05/12/2015

Yuma International Airport named 2015 Airport of the Year

ADOT has named the Yuma International Airport as the 2015 Airport of the Year.
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A person wearing a bright yellow and black helmet and safety jacket rides a motorcycle, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
05/08/2015

Get motorcycle safety training from the pros

Our newest video focuses on the value of enrolling in a professional motorcycle rider training course.
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05/07/2015

From the Archives: The science of transportation

Highway construction isn’t just big machinery, heavy-duty vehicles and materials by the ton. There’s a lot of work that happens off project sites and inside a lab.
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05/06/2015

Availability of energy-efficient vehicle license plates has ended

The availability of energy-efficient license plates for owners of qualified vehicles has ended as the maximum number of plate applications has been reached.
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Three construction workers in safety gear talk near a large, red sculptural sign under a clear blue sky.
05/05/2015

ASU landscape architecture students get Loop 101 tour

Learning doesn’t always have to take place inside of a classroom, sometimes it can happen safely near the side of a freeway!
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