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Quarterly volunteer adoptions background

03/07/2026

Meet the volunteers beautifying Arizona roadsides

These are just a few examples of the efforts made by our growing team of volunteers. See who's volunteering in your community and the accomplishments already being made to reduce litter.

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Website poster for ways to tour Route 66

03/06/2026

Route 66 centennial: Ways you can join a year of celebration

While Route 66 was officially decommissioned in the 1980s and replaced in Arizona by I-40, its centennial is a big deal for those of us in the highway business. In this post, we're pointing you to some of the ways Arizona cities and towns are celebrating:

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03/01/2026

PODCAST: Big Loop 303 improvements underway in the North Valley

Joe Heller, our resident engineer on a big project getting underway in the North Valley, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what's coming over the next two and a half years, including a flyover ramp connecting northbound I-17 with Loop 303.

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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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11/12/2013

Know Snow

ADOT is kicking off its “Know Snow” campaign to help educate drivers as we head into the cold and snowy months ahead.

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11/07/2013

Understanding all the Valley freeway nicknames

We’ve compiled a list and created a map, explaining and locating popular nicknames to Phoenix’s transportation landmarks.

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Palm trees line State Route 387 in Casa Grande.

11/06/2013

SR 387 improvement project includes new pedestrian hybrid beacon

A new project on SR 387 includes sidewalk and roadway improvements, along with a new pedestrian hybrid beacon.

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A section of a drivers license application form with a checked box labeled I want to be an organ and tissue donor.

11/05/2013

MVD, Donor Network of AZ share important partnership

It’s so easy to register as an organ and tissue donor in Arizona.

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11/01/2013

Grand Canyon Airport recognized by Arizona Masonry Guild

The Operations and Aircraft Rescue and Firefight Facility (ARFF) building at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport (which is owned and operated by ADOT), was recognized at the 22nd Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards sponsored by Arizona Masonry Guild on Sept. 20.

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