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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.

03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative

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03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.

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03/15/2026

PODCAST: One key way that ADOT extends the life of highway pavement

This week’s episode of On the Road With ADOT features two of our many team members involved in preserving Arizona’s vast investment in state highways and the use of fog seals to extend pavement life.

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ADOT is ready to support new Arizona governor

As we enter a new year and embrace the vision of a new governor, it is appropriate to take a look back and prepare ourselves for the future.

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12/19/2014

Know Snow: Winter driving stats

We’re wrapping up the week with a new video that shows off some winter driving season stats.

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12/17/2014

Know Snow: By the Numbers

Our new infographic outlines many important facts about snowplows and ADOT's winter operations.

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12/12/2014

Know Snow: Drivers encouraged to prepare for winter driving

As the first significant winter storm rolls into the state this weekend, ADOT is ready to respond to keep motorists safe while clearing snow and ice from highways.

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12/11/2014

Improved safety, reduced congestion key goals in placing DPS Officer at ADOT’s TOC

Through a collaborative effort among ADOT, DPS, FHWA and MAG, a new program was recently launched that stations DPS officers at the Traffic Operations Center.

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12/10/2014

More Loop 303 improvement projects are on the way

When we last left off with the Loop 303, all ramps had just opened at the freeway’s I-10 traffic interchange. Months later, more improvements are still on the way.

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12/09/2014

South Mountain Freeway comment deadline extended to Dec. 29

The comment deadline for the proposed South Mountain Freeway has been extended to Dec. 29. An addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement is now available for review.

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