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I’m her new mama! When I saw Gracie’s picture and read her story, it was like one of those old romantic movies. One look and I fell for her on the spot. SO adorable, and a fighter. She’s only three months old but has been through so much, including clinging to a grate on the side of US 60 … Read more

3/22/2020 Where in AZ?? Do you know where this bend in the road leads? Tags:  Where in AZ Source: Arizona DMV

Those who drive Arizona’s highway system know it best – and you’re pretty good about telling us when you see something that needs improving or needs to be repaired. Starting today, the Arizona Department of Transportation is asking everyone to take a look at our 2021-2025 Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program and send us … Read more

You’re on a long drive and, despite the empty energy drink can in your cupholder, you are starting to feel just a wee bit tired.  Or, because of that same energy drink, you find that you need to make a pit stop. Luckily the sign up ahead says only a few more miles to a … Read more

If your daily commute takes you along Interstate 10 in northwest Tucson, get ready to see some big changes to the freeway’s configuration by the end of this weekend. But that will be nothing compared with the even bigger changes that will transform the highway near Ruthrauff Road in the coming year: A decades-old bridge … Read more

ADOT has hosted many sessions of its Construction Academy during the past six years. But the latest one held at the beginning of March in Phoenix was still a momentous first. That’s because all the participants in this academy, which kicked off March 2 and ran through last Friday, were women. That’s them in the slideshow from the … Read more

Drivers in Tucson will notice many changes and upgrades to Interstate 19 between Ajo Way and Irvington Road. But something they can’t see from behind the wheel is a big step-up for those living near the freeway. The newly constructed Michigan Street Pedestrian Bridge over I-19 features new ramps that comply with the Americans with Disabilities … Read more

3/15/2020 Where in AZ?? It’s a wintery scene for this week’s “Where in AZ??” challenge. Tags:  Where in AZ Source: Arizona DMV

3/12/2020 Throwback Thursday: The turning point An undated photo warning drivers about a tight turn ahead gives us the chance to talk a bit about the history of State Route 87 north of Payson. Tags:  Throwback Thursday SR 87 Source: Arizona DMV