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I-17 in the project area viewed from a traffic camera
07/27/2025

PODCAST: Get the lowdown on a new I-17 pavement improvement in North Phoenix

Resident Engineer Joe Heller has all the details on a project rehabilitating the I-17 pavement between SR 74 and Anthem Way, including the good news that the freeway itself will only see overnight and weekend lane restrictions. That means no planned closures.
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Adopt a Highway
07/25/2025

Join us for National CleanUp Day and other Adopt a Highway events

Registration is open for three cleanups planned to keep Arizona highways grand — one mile at a time.
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Fiber-optic cable cross-section
07/24/2025

A big step forward for broadband internet access in Greater Arizona

Around 30,000 homes and businesses between Phoenix and Flagstaff will get access to broadband internet thanks to Wecom Fiber becoming the first firm to gain long-term use of conduit ADOT has installed along I-17.
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Two ADOT volunteers walking down the street in front of a semi truck decked out in Holiday lights for the Electric Light Parade.
12/07/2023

ADOT shines in the Electric Light Parade

Since the late 1980s, the APS Electric Light Parade has lit up Central Phoenix every December with festive celebrations of holiday spirit. This year, though, marks the return of ADOT’s presence in the annual tradition. “I’ve been here since...
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The latest design of the Arizona Driver License
12/04/2023

‘Tis the season for Travel ID

The holiday season is officially in full swing. Thanksgiving is over, leftovers are cleaned out of the fridge and everyone is busy getting ready for the next holiday celebration. After you get the decorations and ugly sweaters out of the...
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Man operating a snowplow simulator while another observes his progress
12/01/2023

ADOT’s snowplow operators prepare for winter season with immersive simulators

With snow already falling in the high country, drivers across Arizona are counting on snowplow operators to clear highways. Operators of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 200 snowplows have been training since late summer on...
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A collage of specialty license plates featured on social media in December.
11/30/2023

November recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

Searching for a Christmas gift for someone who’s difficult to shop for? In Arizona, you can choose from more than 90 specialty license plates that support a range of diverse causes and interests. You can choose plates supporting your...
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A traffic attenuator after a crash.
11/28/2023

ADOT explains: What’s an attenuator?

You likely have no idea what the contraption in the above photo is called, even though you probably drive past them every day. They're called crash attenuators and they’re simple, efficient and safe devices that can absorb the impact of a...
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A collage of pictures depticing the MVD participating in a food drive
11/24/2023

MVD employees donate Thanksgiving supplies to elder care centers

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for seniors in affordable housing facilities, so the MVD Community Connections engagement team decided to share some holiday spirit. Employees at several MVD offices gathered Thanksgiving food and...
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive safely.
11/24/2023

A reflection on Thanksgiving traffic safety messages

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but we at the Arizona Department of Transportation are always thankful for motorists who practice safe driving. That theme was woven into some of the traffic safety messages displayed on overhead signs this...
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Collage of photos featuring items and recipients of items donated to City of Hop
11/22/2023

MVD Community Connections donates cozy supplies to City of Hope

Employees from two Phoenix-area MVD locations worked together to help those battling cancer know they are not alone in their fight. The ‘Detect it, Treat it, Defeat it!’ project is part of MVD's community engagement program, "MVD Community...
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Vehicles drive on a freeway in an urban area.
11/21/2023

You can take a MAG survey about improving I-10 near downtown Phoenix

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is conducting a short survey that lets you be part of efforts to improve Interstate 10, including the SR 51/Loop 202 “Mini-Stack” interchange near downtown Phoenix. You can access the survey...
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Three people pose for a photo with an award in an office building.
11/20/2023

Adopt a Highway: Arizona volunteers' efforts are recognized

Earlier this week, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality recognized ADOT for measurable improvements to the environment through the actions of volunteers participating in our Adopt a Highway volunteer program. This Copper Level...
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