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07/19/2024

Designating a driver is always an ‘All-Star’ move

If you’re driving on Arizona highways this Friday and Saturday, you may notice some of our overhead signs displaying a traffic safety message related to the WNBA All-Star Game happening in Phoenix. We want to grab people’s attention and...
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07/18/2024

PODCAST: A 51-year ADOT veteran reflects on ADOT's first half century

To mark ADOT's 50th anniversary this month, we're inviting some longtime employees onto our podcast, On the Road With ADOT. The latest episode features Tami Wollaston, who started as a draftsman nearly 51 years ago and currently is a transportation engineering specialist in ADOT’s Roadway Engineering Group.
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A picturesque bridge spanning a tranquil river, surrounded by lush greenery
07/17/2024

A brief history of three Wickenburg bridges

Three versions of the bridge over the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg have carried traffic for over a century.
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06/27/2021

Where in AZ??

This road sign is a signficant hint to the answer for today's "Where in AZ??" challenge.
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06/25/2021

From the Director: Give Road Crews Some Courtesy During Wildfire Closures

ADOT Director Halikowski explains the role ADOT crews have in wildfire road closures and the challenges they face.
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06/24/2021

Here’s the drill about current pre-construction activity along Interstate 10 in metro-Phoenix 

You may have noticed the large drilling equipment along I-10 at the Broadway Curve. If you've wondered what it's all about, this blog is for you!
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06/22/2021

Has a fire closed this highway? ADOT can tell you.

How are you supposed to know when an event like the Telegraph fire closes a highway? ADOT offers you a number of free-of-charge options.
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06/21/2021

Let's talk pavement preservation - and why you'll see it this summer

We mention it a lot, but what is pavement preservation? We break down the work and considerations that goes into maintaining Arizona's highways and freeways.
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06/20/2021

Where in AZ??

Arizona may be known for its deserts, but today's "Where in AZ??" location is proof the state does have plenty of greenery!
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06/18/2021

New lights provide I-10 drivers with improved tunnel vision

We think you'll see the light when you're passing through the Deck Park Tunnel with the recent completion of an upgraded lighting system.
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06/17/2021

2021 Monsoon Awareness Quiz

Be prepared! Take our latest Monsoon Awareness Quiz to make sure you're ready to hit the road this season.
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06/15/2021

Innovation paving the way near Show Low - literally

An extensive and innovative paving project in northeast Arizona is going to greatly improve the road surface while also proving a 2,500-year-old Greek philosopher right.
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06/14/2021

Ask ADOT: Why do some saguaros along the South Mountain Freeway still have shade cloths?

Some saguaros along the South Mountain Freeway are cloaked in black. Today's blog explains why.
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