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05/11/2026

PODCAST: ADOT gets the Game and Fish Department's perspective on the I-17 wildlife overpass project south of Flagstaff

ADOT has a partner on the I-17 wildlife overpass being built south of Flagstaff. Listen in for the Arizona Game and Fish Department's take on this structure, as well as other plans to benefit wildlife and drivers alike.

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Photo of I-10 interchange at Sunset Links Road

05/08/2026

Sunset Links Road extension celebrated as I-10 widening nears completion in Tucson area

Few things say a project is complete, or almost complete, like a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Image of USPS stamp pane featuring eight different stamps.

05/05/2026

ADOT’s director helps dedicate Route 66 postage stamps

The Route 66 centennial is a big deal here at the Arizona Department of Transportation. That’s why our director, Jennifer Toth, gave opening remarks today at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony in Phoenix dedicating stamps honoring the historic route’s 100 years as of this coming November.

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Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport named 2013 Airport of the Year

Lake Havasu City has long been recognized as one of Arizona’s premier spots for travel and tourism. The city’s airport is essential to the flourishing tourism industry, and is now being recognized for its superior service and accomplishments over the past year ...

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04/17/2013

ADOT equipment 'Roadeo' focuses on safety, skills

At this year’s Safety Partnering Roadeo, which was held March 26-27 at the State Fairgrounds facility in Phoenix, ADOT welcomed more than 400 people to participate in over 66 classes and various safety/training events …

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04/16/2013

State Transportation Board approves funding for shorter US 89 detour

Good news for drivers who have seen their commute impacted by the US 89 landslide … Last Friday (April 12), during its monthly meeting in Tucson, the State Transportation Board approved funding to pave Navajo Route 20 ...

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Infographic on work-zone safety facts, showing statistics on crash causes, fatalities, injuries, and safety tips with an orange traffic cone in the center.

04/15/2013

It's National Work-Zone Safety Awareness Week

Mention “work-zone safety” and you probably think about protecting the men and women who build, fix and maintain our roads and highways ...

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04/11/2013

ADOT's geotechnical investigation on US 89 landslide enters final stages

We have heard from a lot of people who want to know when US 89 is going to reopen …

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Four people in hard hats and safety vests, one of whom is architect Paolo Soleri, stand outside an industrial building.

04/10/2013

Remembering architect Paolo Soleri

We were saddened to hear news yesterday that well-known architect Paolo Soleri had passed away at the age of 93 ...

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04/09/2013

Transportation Defined: Time Domain Reflectometry

You might remember that we blogged about inclinometers back in February – they’re the instruments used to measure slope inclination or movement at specific locations ...

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04/05/2013

From the ADOT Archives: ADOT equipment auction

Earlier this week we told you about the ADOT spring auction happening 8 a.m. on April 6 at the ADOT Equipment Services yard, 2350 S. 22nd Ave. in Phoenix ...

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