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Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"
06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.
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On the Road With ADOT logo
06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.
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A volunteer removes litter from the side of a rural highway.
06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.
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12/08/2022

Adopt a Highway: Is your puzzler sore?

Thank you to volunteers who help keep our villages and not-so-pointy mountains litter-free.
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Construction worker next to materials
12/01/2022

Throwback Thursday: Construction of Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway

Today, we throw it back to a Red Mountain Freeway in progress.
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Prescott courthouse
11/29/2022

Behind the Place Name: Prescott

We hear about these places all the time. But how did they get their names?
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Traffic in Interstate 10 Broadway Curve construction zone
11/29/2022

The word on the street is the shoofly is in, at least temporarily

Yes, "shoofly" is a transportation term, too.
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A green tent set up in a grassy area surrounded by trees; cover of Arizona Highways Camping Guide book.
11/19/2022

Nov. 19 Camp Day: What's your favorite Copper State campground?

Don't miss our latest survey!
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Cody Smith with his Incident Response Unit vehicle
11/17/2022

Shining the spotlight on our Incident Response Unit during Crash Responder Safety Week

It’s Crash Responder Safety Week and, here at ADOT, we’re spotlighting a team that responds to incidents and help improve safety by getting traffic moving sooner after crashes and other incidents occur. We are, of course, referring to our...
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Demolished roadway concrete pieces to be reused
11/15/2022

Waste Not: Reusing materials from the past to build for the future

Asphalt millings, concrete, metal and steel are the most common types of construction waste; but the Broadway Curve project team has future plans for all of them.
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11/11/2022

ADOT protecting native plants along I-17 as part of Improvement Project between Anthem Way and Sunset Point

Crews are removing viable native vegetation along the 23-mile I-17 improvement project corridor so it can be cared for and closely monitored during construction, then eventually replanted alongside an improved wider highway.
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11/10/2022

Adopt a Highway: Thank you, veteran volunteers

The Arizona Department of Transportation remembers veterans for the commitment made to our great nation and those who continue to serve their communities. Forty-five veterans groups care for adopted segments along state highways throughout...
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A section of barrier fence for elk
11/07/2022

Elk fence reduced crashes, great example of collaboration

A collaboration with the Arizona Game & Fish Department helped to greatly reduce elk-vehicle crashes on this Arizona highway.
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