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05/11/2026

PODCAST: ADOT gets the Game and Fish Department's perspective on the I-17 wildlife overpass project south of Flagstaff

ADOT has a partner on the I-17 wildlife overpass being built south of Flagstaff. Listen in for the Arizona Game and Fish Department's take on this structure, as well as other plans to benefit wildlife and drivers alike.
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05/08/2026

Sunset Links Road extension celebrated as I-10 widening nears completion in Tucson area

Few things say a project is complete, or almost complete, like a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.
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Beaker used to test for calcium carbonate
07/01/2014

Science of Transportation: Calcium Carbonate testing

Plants won’t grow if they’re rooted in the wrong soil. That’s why ADOT makes sure its topsoil is suitable for good growth by testing Calcium Carbonate levels.
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Two women and a young girl stand in front of a large driver license poster and an Arizona license plate.
06/27/2014

Rocky the Ringtail

Allow us to introduce Rocky the Ringtail!
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06/26/2014

Crews worked to complete SR 89A repairs ahead of schedule

Drivers traveling between Sedona and Flagstaff received welcome news when ADOT opened the "switchbacks" section of State Route 89A well ahead of schedule.
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06/24/2014

ADOT initiating recycling program at rest areas

Visitors to rest areas along state highways will begin to notice recycling containers onsite since ADOT started a recycling program at three rest areas with plans to expand it statewide.
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Images from the cover of the 5 year plan
06/20/2014

State Transportation Board approves 2015-2019 Five-Year Construction Program

The State Transportation Board voted last week to adopt the 2015-2019 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.
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Rest Area Safe Phone Zone sign
06/14/2014

ADOT launches ‘Safe Phone Zones’ at 14 highway rest area locations

When you’re taking your next road trip through the state, you’ll likely notice our new signs that designate each of Arizona’s 14 highway rest area locations as “Safe Phone Zones.”
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06/11/2014

Haboob Haiku is back!

If you’ve got 17 syllables to spare, we want to hear from you because #HaboobHaiku is back!
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06/09/2014

Drivers reminded to "Pull Aside, Stay Alive"

We’re headed into monsoon season, which means motorists need to be on alert. High winds, blowing dust and other conditions that can impact your drive are more common this time of year.
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06/06/2014

ADOT reconstructing I-17 intersection at JW Powell south of Flagstaff

In order to provide a safer flow for traffic, ADOT will realign SR 89A and reconstruct the intersection of southbound I-17 and JW Powell Boulevard three miles south of Flagstaff.
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Two construction workers in safety gear pour and spread concrete on a bridge, with rocky hills and clear blue sky in the background.
06/04/2014

Transportation defined: Hydrodemolition and MMC

We have a couple of new terms for you today and they both have to do with concrete.
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