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02/06/2026

PODCAST: Loop 101 Pima improvements complete; pavement upgrade coming

Joe Heller, ADOT's resident engineer in charge of the recently completed Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) project, visits On the Road With ADOT to discuss this $108 million improvement and a coming project there to use diamond grinding to provide a smooth, durable driving surface.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
02/06/2026

It’s a super day (to designate a driver)

No matter what team you’re rooting for in the Super Bowl (or maybe you’re just waiting for the halftime show), we want to remind drivers to have a plan to get home safely after the game is over. If you’re out on Arizona highways on Sunday...
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Arizona Travel ID example
02/01/2026

PODCAST: How a Travel ID beats the TSA fee

Bill Lamoreaux, our lead communicator on all things MVD, has the details you need on how to join millions of Arizonans who are able to use their driver licenses and state ID cards for air travel and other uses that have REAL ID requirements.
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State Route 89A
01/18/2025

How State Route 89A was named

Yes, even in this black-and-white photo the location is given away by the recognizable rock formations. This photo was taken in the 1970’s (most know the answer since they participated in the Flashback Friday, of course) when there was only...
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ADOT tanker sprays water on fire
01/17/2025

ADOT crews spring into action to limit brush fire along State Route 87

A fast response by Arizona Department of Transportation maintenance crews from Mesa and Payson likely kept a brush fire from spreading along State Route 87 this week.
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View of a steel arch bridge with a double yellow line road, surrounded by hills and a partly cloudy sky.
01/17/2025

Roosevelt Lake Bridge - One of the Best

The Roosevelt Lake Bridge is considered one of Arizona's best (and best-looking).
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A basket filled with blankets, scarves, water, first aid kit and more
01/16/2025

Road tripping this winter? Pack an emergency travel kit

You’ve checked your car and it’s in great driving condition, you’ve planned your route, you’ve got your Spotify playlist queued up, and you’re ready to road trip to spend some time in the snow. But wait! There’s something else you need to...
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A woman stands in an airport, looking at a board the displays arrival and departure times.
01/13/2025

Believe it or not, the AZ Travel ID deadline is actually this year

Enforcement of the REAL ID regulations will begin May 7, 2025.
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ADOT snowplow clearing highway
01/12/2025

PODCAST: Talking snow and ice with a longtime ADOT plow driver

Jerry Turner, who's been keeping our highways safe during winter weather for nearly 30 years, explains what goes into driving a 30-ton ADOT snowplow and how you can help our plow drivers do their jobs safety and effectively.
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A steel truss bridge spans a calm river with rocky hills and clear blue sky in the background.
01/10/2025

Salt River Bridge - Remote Connection to History

The SR 288 Salt River Bridge is a beautiful remote connection to Arizona's transportation history.
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Photo of sunrise on interchange
01/05/2025

PODCAST: ADOT's state engineer previews 2025 projects around Arizona

Greg Byres, our State Engineer and Deputy Director for Transportation, discusses projects starting, continuing and wrapping up this year in the Phoenix area, southern Arizona and northern Arizona.
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How did these Loop 101 Pima Freeway cross streets get their names
01/04/2025

How Loop 101 Pima Freeway cross streets were named

For another installment of “how highway cross streets got their names,” we move onto the Loop 101 Pima Freeway. We’ve completed past installments for these freeways: US 60 Superstition Freeway Interstate 17 through Phoenix Loop 101 Price...
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Glen Canyon Dam Bridge
01/02/2025

The storied history of the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge

Atop a bridge in Page, just a couple miles from the Arizona-Utah state line is a picturesque view or, if you’re afraid of heights, an absolutely terrifying one. We’re talking about the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge, which, when it was built in...
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