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1914 map of AZ proposed highways
5/18/2020

Transportation History: The Phoenix-to-Prescott Territorial Road

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.
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US 89
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SR 88
5/11/2018

Pavement, safety improvements underway on State Route 88

ADOT crews take extra steps as they work on the historically significant road, State Route 88.
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Arizona Centennial Sign
2/28/2018

Historic Highway 286 reaches ranches, tiny border town of Sasabe

Learn about what you'll find along the historic highway of State Route 286.
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Cameron Road Bridge
2/15/2018

Cameron Approach Road opened eastern gateway to Grand Canyon

With millions of Grand Canyon visitors each year, it's hard to imagine a time when it was difficult to reach the park.
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SR 64
Plank road historic site
11/21/2017

A plank road was once the way between Yuma and San Diego

Before there were dune buggies, cars used a wooden boardwalk to cross sandy stretches near Yuma.
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