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ADOT's Karl Lopez stands in front of his emergency response truck
10/06/2025

ADOT worker aids flood rescue: 'That kid needed to get to the hospital ASAP'

A news account reported how a severely injured teen ultimately got to a Phoenix hospital for treatment, due in part to help from an ADOT employee who wasn’t identified. Today, we’re sharing more about that employee and his role in the rescue amid flooding in Globe.
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10/05/2025

PODCAST: Traffic engineering's role in safely connecting Arizonans

Where do speed limits come from? How are highways engineered, signed, striped, etc., to maximize safety? To explain these and other aspects of state highways, we're pleased to have State Traffic Engineer Kerry Wilcoxon as this week's On the Road With ADOT guest.
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Adopt a Highway
10/01/2025

Volunteers bag 1.8 tons of litter on National CleanUp Day

See Adopt a Highway volunteers across Arizona caught in the act on National CleanUp Day 2025.
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03/25/2021

Throwback Thursday: A work in progress

A look at one section of the ever-growing Valley freeway system nearly 30 years ago.
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03/24/2021

Ask ADOT: Mill and Fill

We're answering your pavement repair questions on Interstate 10 in the West Valley.
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03/23/2021

This year let's give firefighters a break

Wildfires along state highways are a danger to both the traveling public and firefighters, so we all need to do our part to prevent them.
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03/22/2021

From the Director: How to comment on ADOT's Tentative Five-Year Construction Program

We have released our tentative five-year plan for upcoming transportation projects. But we need your input before it's finalized.
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03/21/2021

Where in AZ??

Can you identify "Where in AZ??' this image that could be on a postcard is located?
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03/19/2021

You can still drive over this important bridge near Bisbee

This historical bridge built before Arizona was a state continues to support travelers in southeastern Arizona.
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03/18/2021

History marks the spot alongside US 70

Historical markers are everywhere along state highways, and these two along US 70 are a good example of just how much history you can find while driving.
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03/17/2021

Transportation Defined: MSE walls hold up nicely

Mechanically Stabilized Earth walls are all around you ... if you know where to look.
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03/16/2021

What's blowing in the wind? Hopefully it's change

We hear you; there's too much litter along state highways and freeways. The truth is any amount is too much. We need your help to keep Arizona looking its best.
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03/15/2021

Arizona Highways plays big role in state tourism

A new report shows that Arizona Highways Magazine, published by ADOT, has a direct impact in tourism money coming into the state.
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