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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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Image showing rendering versus actual photo of a portion of the I-40/US93 interchange in Kingman

05/05/2026

Renderings vs. reality at I-40/US 93 interchange in Kingman

When ADOT commissioned a bird’s eye video rendering of the I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, we never could have imagined there’d be an opportunity to see just how realistic the images would turn out when viewed from above.

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Time is running out: add your voice now to ADOT’s passenger rail study

It was just two months ago that ADOT again put a call out to the public seeking input on the possibility of a passenger rail line between Phoenix and Tucson…

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11/29/2012

From the ADOT Archives: The Superstition Freeway

This view might look somewhat familiar to all you East Valley commuters out there… Taken on May 16, 1979, the above photo shows a construction crew working on the Superstition Freeway in Mesa.

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11/27/2012

Crossing the gore area is not allowed

If it’s been a while since you studied up on the Arizona driver license manual, you might not recall that it is against the law to drive through a gore area ... or that it's three points against your license if you violate this traffic rule.

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11/16/2012

ADOT ready for winter season; snow removal a priority

Winter isn’t officially here yet, but Arizona has already received some snowy weather this month. Don’t worry … the season’s early start hasn’t caught ADOT off guard.

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11/14/2012

Class C permits help oversize loads travel safely through the state

As you can see in the video, applying for and receiving a Class C permit from ADOT isn’t just a formality – it’s a critical step that helps ensure safety on the state’s roads.

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11/09/2012

From the ADOT Archives: A 1972 public meeting

From the way we build roads, to the cost of materials and even the number of cars driving on the street – it’s safe to say things have changed since 1912 when the Arizona Highway Department was first established.

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11/07/2012

Construction wraps up on SR 366 improvements

Sometimes seemingly minor road upgrades lead to big-time improvements for drivers … Take the Swift Trail project in Graham County, for example. Crews currently are wrapping up work on the project that sits along SR 366

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