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01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...
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01/25/2026

PODCAST: Looking ahead to Southern Arizona projects for 2026

In this 10-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff discusses Southern Arizona improvements that are starting, continuing and finishing in 2026, including major upgrades for the Tucson area.
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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.
01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.
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A maroon Ford SUV with equipment attached to the front is parked indoors with its driver door open. Text on the image reads Road Profiler: Calibration.
01/23/2015

Vehicles of ADOT: Profilometer

ADOT’s job doesn’t end once a road is built.
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A graphic shows a gas pump labeled Red Dyed Diesel beside text: Not Red Diesel is Street Diesel on a gray background.
01/20/2015

Red diesel is not street diesel

Ever hear of something called red-dyed diesel fuel?
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Black and white photo of a vintage station wagon taxi parked in front of a low building with bushes.
01/14/2015

From the Archives: Smooth Roads

Smooth roads are a top ADOT priority and they have been for some time, even back in 1968 when these photos were taken…
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Black minivan enters a roundabout near a yield sign on a clear day with a desert background.
01/09/2015

Cameron roadway improvement project update

We’ve got an update for you today on a project we first told you about last summer.
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Two traffic camera images show a snowy, curved road with trees on the sides. A vehicle is driving on the road under cloudy skies.
01/07/2015

Now that we've Sasquatch your attention...

ADOT has been in the news lately for a photo posted to our Twitter and Facebook sites.
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A concrete tunnel entrance set into a rocky hillside, with lights lining the inside and a two-lane road leading into the tunnel.
12/23/2014

ADOT awarded million dollar grant for lighting project in US 60 Queen Creek Tunnel

An innovative project near Superior is set to improve visibility and reduce maintenance costs.
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12/22/2014

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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