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An ADOT truck pulling an overturned vehicle in a parking lot.

07/14/2025

First Incident Response Readiness Symposium focuses on safety first

At ADOT, safety is always top of mind. Our crews respond to all sorts of incidents on the highway — from wildfires to crashes and more — and it’s important for them to be prepared and refresh their skills so they can help clear the highway...

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07/13/2025

PODCAST: Here's how ADOT keeps up with all that freeway landscaping

Alexis Zaring, Environmental Program Coordinator for ADOT's Central District, visits On the Road With ADOT to explain what it takes to maintain hundreds of miles of shoulders lining Phoenix-area freeways.

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07/12/2025

Join our Adopt a Highway open house for Phoenix-area volunteers

Adopt a Highway volunteer program coordinators are holding an open house and appreciation event for Phoenix-area volunteers and those considering an adoption from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 16.

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Your MVD-related questions (and answers)

Today, we're sharing some of the interesting MVD-related questions (and answers) that get sent our way.

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07/08/2015

Heavy-equipment operators get new kind of training

ADOT has partnered with Empire Cat to get comprehensive instruction to improve the way our heavy-equipment operators are trained.

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07/07/2015

New project milestone on I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6

We have a brand new video that details a recent project milestone at the I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 rehabilitation site.

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06/25/2015

From the ADOT Archives: Arizona's first freeway interchange

In 1957, Arizona’s first freeway interchange was finished, connecting Black Canyon Freeway and US 60/Grand Avenue, northwest of downtown Phoenix near Thomas Road.

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06/24/2015

US 95 San Luis street improvements completed

The $11 million project is designed to ease traffic congestion, enhance pedestrian safety and improve access to downtown businesses.

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06/23/2015

Five-year Construction Program gets approved

Projects to improve Arizona’s highway system through expansion, preservation and modernization were formally approved to move forward.

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06/18/2015

From the Archives: Dust storm safety

As you can see in these photos from decades past, ADOT was working to warn motorists about the dangers of dust storms way back in the 1970s.

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06/17/2015

Wonder why you should turn off your vehicle lights, once you’ve pulled aside?

Ever wonder why drivers are advised to turn off all vehicle lights once they have pulled safely off the road during a dust storm? Today, we've got your answer.

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