EDITOR’S NOTE: During National Engineers Week, which calls attention to importance of engineering and career opportunities in engineering, blog posts are calling attention to different aspects of engineering at ADOT. By Doug Nick / ADOT Communications You may have seen the bumper sticker that says, “If you can read this, thank a teacher,” and we heartily agree. … Read more
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By Tom Herrmann / ADOT CommunicationsThere’s a new bridge on State Route 87, but you may never notice it as you drive by just north of Interstate 10. You’ll never drive on it. And in the fall of 2019, when the work to widen I-10 and build a new interchange nearby is complete, the new bridge … Read more
By Peter Corbett / ADOT Communications Traveling today’s modern highways to the Grand Canyon, it’s hard to imagine the challenges motorists and road builders faced in the early days of the national park. While the national park will celebrate its centennial next year, a paved road from Williams to the South Rim – State Route 64 – … Read more
By Doug Pacey / ADOT Communications As motorists travel on Arizona’s state highways on Feb. 14, they’ll see a Valentine’s Day safety message displayed on overhead signs. Making the choice to drive safely is one of the best ways to show loved ones how much they’re cared for. More than 90 percent of vehicle collisions are … Read more
By Mary Currie / ADOT Communications Melissa Owen of Rancho Sierra Vista de Sasabe calls the Altar Valley home. She is passionate about the pristine Sonoran Desert grassland region surrounded by Madrean Sky Islands of southeast Arizona along State Route 286. This part of the country to her is one of the most beautiful places she … Read more
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via GIPHY By Caroline Carpenter / ADOT Communications Ever think of ADOT as a one-stop shop for Valentine’s Day? You might now. Last year we told you where to go to celebrate love in Arizona. This year we’re giving you a one-of-a-kind gift idea for your sweetheart. A specialty license plate is a unique gift and … Read more
By Tom Herrmann / ADOT Communications Just to the east of Interstate 10, about halfway between Tucson and Phoenix, you can see the progress as Arizona Department of Transportation crews begin building a new interchange at State Route 87 in Eloy. The new interchange is part of a $58 million project that also includes widening I-10 … Read more