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07/22/2024

ADOT seeking aspiring mechanics, welders, tinkerers

ADOT is hiring paid interns to work in its Equipment Services Division. Interns get hands-on training in automotive repair and maintenance.
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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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02/03/2021

Pokey-picker-upper tool gives maintenance crews a pick-me-up

They say necessity is the mother of invention. That's definitely true for our Quartzsite Maintenance Unit, which assembled a nifty little gadget to save both time and money.
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02/02/2021

Give some attention to SR 24's box culverts

Everything you've ever wanted to know about box culverts, but were too afraid to ask!
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02/01/2021

The perfect road geek pit stop

Why are we getting a little excited over this photo of a rusted out car from the 1930s? Well, let us tell you.
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01/31/2021

Where in AZ??

Have you spotted this sign around the state? Then, join our weekly challenge!
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01/29/2021

Adopt a Highway: New year brings reinforcements to reduce litter; Keep it Grand

It's a new year, which means it's a good time to recommit to keeping Arizona grand!
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01/28/2021

ADOT Kids: We make signs in all shapes, sizes and colors!

Signs are everywhere along the road, but did you know that ADOT has its very own shop to make them?
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01/27/2021

Riprap and hydro-seeded mulch help keep SR 87 safe

Riprap and hydro-seeded mulch may not sound that interesting, but they are doing the important work of keeping drivers safe on State Route 87.
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01/26/2021

Olivia Rodrigo has her ‘Drivers License.’ Do you?

What can a top single on the Billboard Hot 100 teach us about driving? Well, let us tell you!
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01/25/2021

In Tucson, a wider Houghton Road bridge starts coming into view

The Houghton Road interchange project at I-10 near Tucson has been in the works for awhile, but this photo will help you get a sense of the scope of the project.
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01/24/2021

Where in AZ??

You've likely seen this sign before, but can you pinpoint where this one is located?
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