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09/17/2025

Bridge girder placement another sign of progress on US 93 widening project

Two bridges under construction on US 93 north of Wikieup didn’t look much like bridges until recently, as they were little more than concrete piers jutting up from a dry wash. That all changed rapidly in the past few weeks, as crews lifted...

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive with care

09/16/2025

ADOT’s Safety Message Contest returns for the ninth year

It’s back! I’m excited to announce that ADOT’s Safety Message Contest is now open and accepting submissions. Arizonans can submit their engaging traffic safety messages through Sept. 22 at azdot.gov/SignContest. This contest, now in its...

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Navajo Bridge viewed from the Colorado River

09/14/2025

PODCAST: We're looking back 30 years to the dedication of (new) Navajo Bridge

This week's guest and host on ADOT's podcast were at the Sept. 14, 1995, dedication of a new Navajo Bridge spanning Marble Canyon on US 89A. Thirty years later, they share their memories.

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Yuma International Airport named 2015 Airport of the Year

ADOT has named the Yuma International Airport as the 2015 Airport of the Year.

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05/08/2015

Get motorcycle safety training from the pros

Our newest video focuses on the value of enrolling in a professional motorcycle rider training course.

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05/07/2015

From the Archives: The science of transportation

Highway construction isn’t just big machinery, heavy-duty vehicles and materials by the ton. There’s a lot of work that happens off project sites and inside a lab.

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05/06/2015

Availability of energy-efficient vehicle license plates has ended

The availability of energy-efficient license plates for owners of qualified vehicles has ended as the maximum number of plate applications has been reached.

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05/05/2015

ASU landscape architecture students get Loop 101 tour

Learning doesn’t always have to take place inside of a classroom, sometimes it can happen safely near the side of a freeway!

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04/30/2015

Work continues on Loop 202 improvement project

It has been a while since we last updated you on the Loop 202 widening project, but if you’re an East Valley driver, you’ve probably noticed the progress.

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04/29/2015

ADOT receives environmental award for San Pedro bridge replacement near Sierra Vista

ADOT has been recognized for its environmental protection efforts while rebuilding the San Pedro Bridge through a sensitive conservation area on State Route 90 east of Sierra Vista.

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