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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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04/21/2014

Upcoming Earth Day inspires a look back to previous posts

In honor of tomorrow's Earth Day, we thought we’d look back to some of our previous environmentally themed posts.
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Gateway Freeway (SR 24) ribbon cutting ceremony
04/16/2014

Gov. Brewer, Mesa officials help ADOT dedicate SR 24

Governor Jan Brewer, Mesa officials and the public helped ADOT dedicated the new Gateway Freeway during a preview event.
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04/15/2014

SR 89A switchbacks to close for up to five weeks after Memorial Day

ADOT will soon begin a project that will restore the pavement along a 3.5-mile segment of SR 89A through the Oak Creek Canyon switchbacks.
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Putting up a Welcome to Arizona sign
04/11/2014

Happy third birthday to the ADOT Blog!

It’s an exciting day for us here on the ADOT Blog. Not only are we celebrating the blog’s third birthday, today we’re also marking our 500th blog post!
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04/09/2014

Will you know what to do when a dust storm hits?

Our new "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" video helps spread dust storm safety message.
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ADOT workers remove sign from trailer along highway
04/07/2014

Work Zone Awareness Week starts today

Work Zone Awareness Week starts today and we've got some tips that will help keep you, and everyone in the work zone, safe.
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Passenger rail stdy webpage header
04/04/2014

Comment period continues for ADOT's passenger rail study

As ADOT continues to examine the feasibility of a passenger rail line between Phoenix and Tucson, you still have plenty of time to provide input.
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A highway overpass with several cars driving, crossing above a dry concrete drainage canal on a clear, sunny day. A green road sign is visible in the distance.
04/03/2014

New Loop 101 HOV-lane ramps now open at Maryland Ave. in Glendale

New freeway ramps to improve the flow of traffic near University of Phoenix Stadium and Jobing.com Arena in Glendale are now open.
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04/01/2014

ADOT selects preconstruction contractor for emergency repairs on US 89

ADOT cleared another hurdle last week in its effort to get the US 89 landslide repair started. ADOT has finalized an agreement with a contractor for preconstruction engineering services.
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03/28/2014

Historic Chevelon Creek Bridge gets restored

The Chevelon Creek Bridge has been around almost as long as Arizona has been an official state, but age isn’t the only noteworthy aspect of this structure.
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