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01/11/2026

PODCAST: The view from behind the wheel of an ADOT snowplow

Snowplow operator James Kline joins On the Road With ADOT to discuss not just what goes into clearing snow but what you and other drivers can do to keep yourselves and our operators safe.

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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.

01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.

01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...

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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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04/30/2015

Work continues on Loop 202 improvement project

It has been a while since we last updated you on the Loop 202 widening project, but if you’re an East Valley driver, you’ve probably noticed the progress.

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04/29/2015

ADOT receives environmental award for San Pedro bridge replacement near Sierra Vista

ADOT has been recognized for its environmental protection efforts while rebuilding the San Pedro Bridge through a sensitive conservation area on State Route 90 east of Sierra Vista.

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