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11/10/2026

Honoring the commitment: Veterans and volunteers

Thank you, military veterans and supporters, for making the commitment to serve our country and for going above and beyond to preserve the beauty of Arizona.

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Black and white photo of Route 66 roadway with shops on either side and cars parked on the road.

11/09/2026

Route 66 celebrates 100 years of travel

Start your engines, put the Nat King Cole Trio on the radio, and get ready to celebrate the centennial of Route 66!

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11/08/2026

PODCAST: ADOT safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo discusses Crash Responder Safety Week

On this edition of On the Road with ADOT, join our safety spokesperson Kelsey Mo as she highlights the work crash responders do when incidents occur so traffic flow can be restored safely and quickly!

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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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08/15/2022

Why we drive on a parkway and other life-changing questions

Freeway? Expressway? What's the difference and how is it related to State Route 24?

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08/10/2022

As Deck Park Tunnel celebrates another birthday, enjoy some fun facts

Let's celebrate the I-10 Deck Park Tunnel's 32nd Birthday with some things you might not know!

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08/08/2022

Four new specialty plates hit the streets

Four new specialty license plates have been made available to Arizonans.

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08/03/2022

Adopt a Highway: Save the date, Sept. 17 is National CleanUp Day

National Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 17. Mark your calendar and watch for registration information in the coming weeks.

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I10 Freeway Broadway Belle Butte nighttime photo

08/01/2022

ADOT's Flickr page reaches milestone: 10 million views!

There's something magical in a state where each new bend in the road reveals a new feast for the senses, and that magic translates magnificently into photos feature on ADOT's Flickr account.

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07/27/2022

Small town boasts a big piece of Arizona bridge history

The town of Winkelman, on the border of Pinal and Gila counties, has a distinctive bridge claim to fame. The Winkelman Bridge began life back in 1915, when the Pinal County Board of Supervisors appropriated $52,000 from a $500,000 bond...

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