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Portrait of State Engineer Audra Merrick with image of highway construction and planning.

02/22/2026

PODCAST: We're kicking off National Engineers Week with ADOT's State Engineer

In addition to a week filled with blogs and social media posts that celebrate engineering and engineers, this episode of On the Road With ADOT features Audra Merrick, ADOT's State Engineer and Deputy Director.

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02/17/2026

Rescue us from litter: Meet Guardian Air Transport volunteers

Getting involved in the community matters to a new volunteer group who adopted two miles along US 89.

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Traffic camera view of Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway

02/15/2026

PODCAST: Catching you up on the Loop 101 Agua Fria widening project

There's a lot happening with ADOT's project widening the Loop 101 (Agua Freeway Freeway) between I-17 and 75th Avenue. So this week we're getting an update from Kim Larson, our Community Relations Project Manager for this improvement.

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A little-used bridge is a step back in time

Exploring the Canyon Padre Bridge near Flagstaff.

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09/08/2022

1.8 million Arizonans have their Travel ID. Do you?

The federal deadline of May 3, 2023, for having a credential that will be accepted by TSA for domestic air travel is coming soon.

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Cars and trucks are lined up in slow-moving traffic on a highway near an exit, with road signs indicating a 25 mph speed limit and a U-turn.

09/06/2022

I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor Reaches Major Milestone

A significant milestone has been reached toward improving Interstate 10 south of the metro-Phoenix area, known as the Wild Horse Pass Corridor.

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08/31/2022

Adopt a Highway: Let’s do this volunteers! Join the statewide cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 17

Adopt a Highway volunteers, assemble! We've got pointers for National CleanUp Day!

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Black and white image of people in front of large Loop 101 grand opening sign

08/30/2022

Throwback Tuesday: Connecting the Valley, one freeway at a time

In 1988, Governor Rose Mofford dedicated the first stretch of the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway.

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08/26/2022

Show your dog love by keeping them safe, away from roadways

Tips for keeping doggos safe when traveling on or near roadways.

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08/22/2022

Back-to-school spirit includes stopping for school buses

Cheer on the Badgers, Wolves, Falcons, Jaguars, Prospectors, Rattlers or whatever mascot reps your favorite school. That’s right, school is back so cheer for your favorite team as part of the school spirit. Get in the school spirit, and...

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08/17/2022

Adopt a Highway: Registration Starts Today

Registration opens Aug. 17 for Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others wanting a one-day permit to clean litter along a designated one- or two-mile segment of highway.

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