In 1909 the Territory of Arizona proposed building a north-south highway between Prescott and Phoenix. A year later, construction started in earnest. We look back at this territorial road 110 years later.
Historic Road
Blogs/News articles tagged as Historic Road
May 18, 2020 | Blog Articles
By David Rookhuyzen / ADOT Communications
May 11, 2018 | Blog Articles
ADOT crews take extra steps as they work on the historically significant road, State Route 88.
February 28, 2018 | Blog Articles
Learn about what you'll find along the historic highway of State Route 286.
February 15, 2018 | Blog Articles
With millions of Grand Canyon visitors each year, it's hard to imagine a time when it was difficult to reach the park.
November 21, 2017 | Blog Articles
Before there were dune buggies, cars used a wooden boardwalk to cross sandy stretches near Yuma.