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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

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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North to south, east to west, ADOT investing in road preservation

Did you know ADOT invested half a billion dollars in pavement preservation over the last five years? And we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon.

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05/30/2021

Where in AZ??

If you're looking for a mountain view like this, make sure you follow this post to find out this week's "Where in AZ??" location!

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05/28/2021

Adopt a Highway: Few words, many memories on Memorial Day

These families remember the loved ones they've lost all year long by keeping their small part of Arizona grand and litter-free.

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For Tom Erickson, it's all in the signs!

05/27/2021

It's all in the signs for this ADOT employee

Some people like to knit or sew. Others love car racing, going to the theater or solving crossword puzzles. Tom Erickson's passion is making signs. And, as an ADOT sign shop employee, he gets to do it every day.

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05/26/2021

Arizona Highways: 43 years later, same great state

Take a virtual flip through the highlights of a 1978 issue of Arizona Highways Magazine.

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05/25/2021

Yuma International Airport is a triple winner

Move over, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls. The Yuma International Airport has also scored a three-peat by winning Arizona Airport of the Year three times!

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