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A small bridge on a historic road is nearly timeless.
The project to build a freeway-to-freeway connection between I-40 and US 93 in Kingman features all the usual elements of a big interchange: new travel lanes, bridges, flyover ramps and two absolutely massive concrete bunkers.
Imagine this situation: You’re involved in a crash and your car is no longer operable. You and the other driver need to get to the shoulder of the highway, but cars and trucks are whizzing past. In situations like these, ADOT crew members...

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State Route 89A in the Oak Creek Canyon switchbacks (mileposts 387-390) was fully reopened this afternoon after crews repaired a sinkhole that had been discovered in the northbound lane on Saturday.
Now that the updated Arizona Strategic Highway Safety Plan is in effect, it is being used by ADOT and other agencies to address several transportation safety issues.
ADOT has begun construction of a northbound climbing lane on SR 95 to improve traffic flow through the Mohave Mountains region, about 10 miles north of Lake Havasu City (mileposts 190-195).
When someone hears the word “asphalt,” they might picture the road that they drive on, but asphalt is actually one component of that surface.
Partnering is a valuable concept for ADOT and, as you can see in today's video, it’s something that contributes to a successful project.
Snow fences are used by ADOT to help prevent wind-blown snow or snowdrifts from accumulating on the roads.
It’s been a while since we checked in on the Virgin River Bridge No. 6 rehabilitation project that’s happening up in the far northwestern corner of the state, but as you can see crews have kept busy.
ADOT’s job doesn’t end once a road is built.
Ever hear of something called red-dyed diesel fuel?
Smooth roads are a top ADOT priority and they have been for some time, even back in 1968 when these photos were taken…