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07/05/2026

PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.
07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...
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4 years of MVD Community Connections
07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.
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11/30/2018

Mystery Tree's origin continues to stump I-17 travelers

The enduring mystery of the Mystery Tree has returned to I-17 near Sunset Point.
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A snowplow clears a snow-covered road beneath an overpass on a wintry day.
11/29/2018

It's a cold fact: Many Arizonans don't know snow deeply

If you were born and raised south of Cordes Junction, let’s face it: You’re probably not an expert when it comes to driving in snow. We're here to help.
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11/26/2018

Improvements make for smoother, safer ride on SR 88

ADOT just completed about $6.5 million of improvements to State Route 88. But the keys to safe driving on Apache Trail remain in drivers' hands.
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11/23/2018

Adopt a Highway: Forget naming a star

Many of us are searching for the perfect gift on this Black Friday. Instead of naming a star for someone, how about being a start yourself by helping keep highways litter-free?
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11/21/2018

From the Director: Transportation investments continue for I-10

Our commitment to improving safety and mobility between Phoenix and Tucson is evident in past, present and future projects.
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Tucson stop light map
11/20/2018

Running late? New smart signals may make your morning

You aren't imagining it - thanks to the installation of adaptive traffic signals along Oracle Road/State Route 77, drivers along this busy route into Tucson are saving a few minutes on each trip.
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Wrong Way System award and man holding it
11/19/2018

ADOT takes home award for I-17 wrong-way system

Our wrong-way vehicle alert system being tested along a stretch of I-17 in Phoenix has earned a special award for innovation.
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Highway sign saying Future Interstate 11 Corridor
11/16/2018

From the Director: ADOT making progress on Interstate 11

For example, we're investing another $155 million for improvements to US 93 over the next five years.
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Sacaton Rest Area sign
11/15/2018

VIDEO: Renovated Sacaton Rest Area reopens along Interstate 10

Among other things, rest areas are places to stretch legs, walk pets, have picnic lunches and safely use phones and other mobile electronic devices.
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Freeway message board promoting quick clearance
11/14/2018

Don't dally after a minor crash. It's the law.

If you are in the fender bender, the most crucial thing to remember is simple: Move over. Get out of the travel lanes. You don’t have to preserve the scene of non-injury crash.
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