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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

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05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.

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ADOT completes some I-15 bridge projects, easing traffic restrictions

ADOT has just finished a series of bridge rehabilitation projects through the Virgin River Gorge and lifted several traffic restrictions in the area. However, a work zone will remain in place through 2016 for the reconstruction of Virgin River Bridge No. 6.

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08/08/2014

Loop 101 project scheduled to begin this weekend

A major project that will add new lanes in both directions of Loop 101 between Shea Boulevard and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) is scheduled to begin this weekend (August 9-10).

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08/07/2014

Overhead message signs to display Blue and Silver Alerts

In addition to commute times, travel alerts and various safety messages, ADOT's overhead message boards will now inform drivers of Blue and Silver Alerts.

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08/05/2014

US 89 landslide repair update

Crews have just started work to reconstruct the landslide-damaged portion of US 89 south of Page and, as you can see in today's photos, considerable progress has already been made.

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07/30/2014

From the Archives: ADOT's logo

If you traveled in time, back to 1974, this logo is the one you’d see representing the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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07/24/2014

ADOT continues I-40 upgrades with series of paving projects

Currently, ADOT has 12 pavement improvement projects along Arizona’s portion of the I-40 corridor that will be completed this summer, are ongoing, or are included in the state’s five-year plan.

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07/22/2014

ADOT continues work on US 89 widening, bridge replacement project near Cameron

ADOT started a project to expand US 89 from two lanes to four lanes through the community of Cameron. The project also includes the removal and replacement of the existing US 89 Cameron Truss Bridge.

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07/18/2014

Taxpayer money recouped through ADOT’s Insurance Recovery Unit

During the past 12 months, the Arizona Department of Transportation has recouped more than $3 million in damage to the state highway system, saving taxpayers from bearing the cost of repairs.

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