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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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Milton Road study corridor map
11/18/2020

Help us develop a vision for two vital corridors in Flagstaff

We are looking out how to improve two important corridors in Flagstaff and we need your help to do it.
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MVD help screen
11/17/2020

Have MVD questions? Chatbot has answers

AZMVDNow has introduced a new feature to help you find the service you need.
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A concrete bridge crosses a rocky canyon
11/13/2020

Old US 60 bridge shows original way to cross Queen Creek

The trip east from Superior on US 60 used to be a lot different, but the need to cross Queen Creek is timeless.
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A construction worker in safety gear secures a large steel beam with bolts on a bridge structure while a crane and other equipment are visible nearby.
11/12/2020

Strength in numbers: Steel girders placed for I-17 bridge project

They say there is strength in numbers - and that is especially true when it comes to the girders used for bridges like the one on Interstate 17 over Central Avenue.
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Photos of four highways honoring Native American veterans
11/11/2020

Highways in northeastern Arizona honor Native American veterans

There are many highways in Arizona named in honor of veterans, but portions of three in the northeast part of the state seek to honor Native Americans who have served in the military.
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Map of US 80
11/10/2020

US 80: Mother of Arizona highways

It's long gone, but you can still see the legacy of old US 80 across the southern half of Arizona virtually everywhere.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Superior
11/09/2020

A Superior state of mind along US 60

A little bit of everything is a reason to visit the town of Superior, off US 60.
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Snow falls heavily on pine trees in a wintry forest; “Prayers for Snow” essay title appears on the right.
11/06/2020

No matter where you are, Arizona Highways brings a piece of home

Arizona Highways is read and loved around the world, which is why it came as no surprise that it has receive yet more accolades.
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Truck drives past message board in I-10 dust detection system
11/04/2020

Dust detection and warning system tracks its first season

Though 2020 had a 'nonsoon,' it did give us a good trial for our innovative new dust detection and warning system on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.
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Four examples of highway designation signs with different colors
11/03/2020

A colorful chapter in state transportation history

Sixty years ago, Arizona drivers encountered highway signs that were a little more splashy.
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