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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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07/17/2024

A brief history of three Wickenburg bridges

Three versions of the bridge over the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg have carried traffic for over a century.
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07/16/2024

Highway hero rescues, adopts stray dog

A dog rescued by an ADOT employee is now flourishing in her new fur-ever home.
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02/26/2024

Electric vehicle charging stations are coming in 2025. What you need to know

The first round of electric vehicle charging stations will open by the end of 2025, with 21 locations along interstates. That’s just the start. ADOT is already looking at another 38 or so charging stations to be built the following year or two.
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02/23/2024

Put AZ Travel ID back on your radar before 2025

2025? Who's thinking about 2025 yet? You are probably getting used to this new year and still putting down 2023 for the date before quickly correcting it. So 2025 may seem like it is way off in the distance. But next year – yes, 2025 is...
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02/22/2024

National Engineers Week: Meeting an engineer from a family of engineers

Chris Page spent his college days driving through highway work zones. Now, he manages highway projects.
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02/21/2024

National Engineers Week: Meeting an engineer with the I-10 Bridges over the Gila River Project

Where we are going, we need safe roads. Here at ADOT, we love to celebrate National Engineers Week. It serves as a gentle reminder to highlight and recognize the importance that engineers play in building Arizona's roads and keeping...
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02/20/2024

National Engineers Week: Meeting a Central District engineer working on a Loop 101 improvement project

During National Engineers Week, Feb. 18-24, we’re asking engineers on some of ADOT’s projects to share with us stories about their work and careers. Today, meet Sara Howard from the Loop 101 Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard Improvement...
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A man stands in a construction area where highway bridgework is occurring.
02/19/2024

National Engineers Week: Meeting a civil engineer in northern Arizona

When you drive past an active highway construction zone, you may see people operating heavy equipment. You might not see the people that work behind the scenes to ensure that those projects run smoothly. Cordell Yazzie is one of those people.
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02/18/2024

From the Director: Celebrating National Engineers Week

ADOT Director Jennifer Toth shares her path to becoming to an engineer and celebrates the work done by engineers of all disciplines.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive with care.
02/14/2024

Drive with care out on the highways this Valentine's Day

It’s Valentine’s Day and we hope that today, just like every other day of the year, you’ll make safe driving decisions behind the wheel. Choosing to let fellow drivers merge, using your turn signals to indicate you’re switching lanes, and...
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02/13/2024

Give your Valentine a gift that keeps on giving

Some people wear their heart on their sleeves, but did you know you can also wear it on your license plate? This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of expression and charitable donation at the same time in the form of a specialty license plate.
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02/12/2024

Voting now open in ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest

Voting is now underway for ADOT’s second Name-A-Snowplow Contest. Arizonans submitted thousands of creative names, and it’s fantastic to see the participation! Now, you have a chance to choose your top three favorites by going to azdot.gov...
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