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In this Feb. 26, 1934 file photo, state officials oversee a paving project along Thomas Road in the Phoenix area. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Capturing a moment: Paving Thomas Road in 1934
We have quite the talented group of shutterbugs here at ADOT, as evidenced by the quantity and quality of the highway construction photos you can easily find online. more
Adopt a Highway: National CleanUp day is in the bag
This year marked the third in a call to action for Adopt a Highway group participation on National CleanUp Day on Sept. 19, and more than 60 volunteer groups and hundreds of volunteers in 13 Arizona counties displayed community pride by caring for their adopted segments. more
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ADOT: Do us a favor and show your support for the South Mountain Freeway
Could we ask for a favor? We promise it’s easier than giving a ride to the airport or house sitting a cat. You see, we were pretty enthused last month when we learned that three ADOT projects … more
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The first bridge over the Little Colorado River was built in 1912. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Some big bridge history near little Cameron
As Arizona grew after becoming a state, so did the need for trappers, traders and prospectors to cross the Little Colorado. more
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ADOT making significant strides when it comes to traffic safety
Earlier this week, the Federal Highway Administration made public the results of the State Safety Performance Targets for 2018. It was heartening to see that Arizona rated “met or made … more
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Auto accident involving two cars on a city street
Rear-end crashes are the most common type of collision
Rear-end crashes are, by far, the most common manner of vehicle collision in Arizona. more
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In this 2019 file photo, Arizona Department of Transportation Adopt a Highway Program Manager Mary Currie, right, poses with volunteers. Transportation officials are touting the upcoming National CleanUp Day slated for Saturday, Sept. 19. [Courtesy of ADOT]
ADOT: Join us in celebrating National CleanUp Day
We hope you’ll join us for National CleanUp Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. more
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Five years ago we were boulder busting on US 89A
U.S. 89A, an 87-mile stretch between Bitter Springs to Fredonia in far northern Arizona, provides jaw-dropping views of spectacular vistas amid iconic, rugged landscape. It is known for Jacob Lake, … more
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In this Dec. 7, 1933 file photo, Arizona Department of Transportation work crews use mule-driven equipment to grade a portion of U.S. 60 between Salome and Aguila. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Looking back at days of mule-driven roadwork
Highway construction is and has been labor-intensive, but after we found this photo from December 1933, we couldn’t be happier to be living in our modern, mechanized age. more
Driving Safety Home: Taking responsibility behind the wheel
ADOT recently published the latest Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report and I’m happy to say that there’s some good news in there. more
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MVD rises to customer service challenges during pandemic
For the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division, the effects of the public health emergency actually have been unprecedented, specifically in how we’re able to meet customer demand. more
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A big step forward for ADOT’s wrong-way detection and warning system
The use of thermal detection cameras to spot wrong-way vehicles on freeway off-ramps along Phoenix-area freeways will continue to grow, especially after the cameras have worked well as part of a pilot project along Interstate 17. more
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Here’s how ADOT is aiding the COVID-19 relief effort
We are all in this together, as stated by Governor Doug Ducey at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, and I couldn’t agree more. more
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MVD has good news for commercial drivers
We’re proud to let the world know that getting Commercial Driver License (CDL) services at the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division has become a lot easier. more
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Patrice Brun. [ADOT]
For what’s happening under highways, turn to geotechnical engineers
When ADOT constructs a new road or bridge, you can thank somebody like Patrice Brun for being one of the first engineers to turn over the soil or move the rock; but he isn’t putting down asphalt or building bridge piers. more
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The Adopt a Highway volunteer program, launched in 1998, added 155 volunteer groups last year, bringing the total to more than 1,100.
Arizona DOT Adopt a Highway sees record number of volunteer groups
It was a very good 2019 for the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Adopt a Highway program, with a record number of volunteer groups removing more litter along more miles of state … more
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We recognize the important work of engineers
It has been said that engineers solve problems you didn’t know you had in ways you don’t understand. more
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Highway history: From Navajo Route 1 to US 160
Let’s take a trip to Four Corners. Sounds simple enough, right? All you need is some gas in the car, a GPS, maybe some road trip music and snacks, and you are good to go. More than likely we’ll be cruising down the entire length of US 160 to get there. more
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Graduates line up at the Oct. 11 certificate ceremony for the Arizona Department of Transportation’s new full-time Construction Academy program in Camp Verde. The pre-apprenticeship program prepares workers across the state for highway construction jobs. [Courtesy of ADOT]
Construction Academy provides fast track to careers
The two-week Construction Academy offers free training that helps women, minorities, veterans and members of other disadvantaged groups, including the unemployed, launch careers in construction. more
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