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08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...

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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...

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08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

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Building a Freeway: Thermoplastic Striping

Watch today’s video and you may never look at pavement markings in the same way ever again!

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11/22/2013

I-10/Prince Road widening project enters its final phases

It’s been a while since we last checked in on the I-10/Prince Road widening project and judging by our newest video, a lot has happened at the site.

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11/20/2013

ADOT participates in statewide emergency training exercise

Practice makes perfect when it comes to emergency training, which is why several agencies got together earlier this month to prepare for a major disaster.

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A yellow crane and concrete pillars at a highway construction site under a clear blue sky.

11/19/2013

New HOV ramps being built in West Valley on Loop 101

If you’ve driven in the West Valley recently, it’s likely you have noticed the work that’s occurring on Loop 101 near Maryland Avenue.

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11/15/2013

Know Snow: Clearing the roads

We’ve been blogging about #KnowSnow all week long, but we knew we couldn’t wrap things up without sharing this video.

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11/14/2013

ADOT snowplow drivers are prepared for the season

The safest location for drivers would be to try to stay behind a plow at a safe distance. If you’re behind a plow, you’re going to get from point A to point B.

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11/13/2013

ADOT ready for winter season

Every year, ADOT invites members of the media (and their audiences) to take an up-close look at all the equipment that’s involved in keeping the roads clear once the winter weather hits.

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