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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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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's success through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).
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The top 10 Specialty Plates 2025.
01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...
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03/13/2014

Look at the progress: Loop 303/I-10 traffic interchange

Check out the progress on the Loop 303/I-10 traffic interchange project.
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03/12/2014

Much effort needed to move I-11 from concept to reality

ADOT Director John Halikowski discusses I-11, along with the effort and cooperation needed to move forward.
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03/11/2014

Tentative Five-Year Construction Program ready for public comment

ADOT is asking for your thoughts regarding the 2015-2019 tentative five-year program.
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03/07/2014

A new milestone for Loop 303 project

West Valley drivers are going to notice a change at Loop 303/McDowell Road and Loop 303/Thomas Road come Sunday morning.
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Poster promoting public input for Arizonas Tucson-Phoenix rail study, with train images and comment deadline.
03/06/2014

Get your opinion heard, public comment period begins this week for ADOT's passenger rail study

As ADOT continues to study the feasibility of a passenger rail line between Phoenix and Tucson, the agency is looking to the public to provide input on the three alternatives that have been selected for further study.
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Black-and-white map showing Arizona’s state highway system, including Route 66 and Route 89, labeled by county.
03/05/2014

Numbering Arizona's highways

"Arizona's Transportation History" provides us with a look at how and why our state's highways were numbered.
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02/28/2014

I-17 climbing lane project moves to next phase

One of the most visible projects on Interstate 17 is moving onto the final phase of construction.
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Cars driving on a highway next to an overpass under construction, with a stadium in the background.
02/27/2014

Progress can be seen on Loop 101 ramps in Glendale

The future Loop 101 HOV-lane ramps at the Maryland Avenue Bridge have truly taken shape near the Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.
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National Transportation Week Display from 1980
02/26/2014

From the ADOT Archives: Communicating with the Public

Back in May of 1980, ADOT marked National Transportation Week with this outstanding exhibit that was displayed inside Phoenix's Central Library.
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02/25/2014

Arizona Highways publisher recognized for contributions to tourism

Arizona Highways magazine publisher Win Holden was honored with the 2014 Tourism Legacy Award at the 10th Annual Arizona Tourism Unity Dinner on Feb. 12, recognizing the top supporters of tourism in the state.
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