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AAH in memory of Hunter Maggard
07/13/2026

Remembering Hunter Maggard inspires miles of clean highways

Read about a family whose memories keep Arizona beautiful through volunteering. About 800 groups care for miles along Arizona’s highways and nearly half are adopted in remembrance of loved ones.
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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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06/03/2020

Keep your cool: Prepare yourself and your vehicle for summer heat

With high summer temperatures here again, we have some tips to make sure the heat doesn't get to you or your vehicle.
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06/02/2020

Signing up for AZ MVD Now is as easy as 1-2-3!

Have you activated your free AZ MVD Now account? If not, its simple and easy and we'll walk you through it!
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New concrete lies next to rebar set for next pour
06/01/2020

Concrete proof we’re near halfway point on Winkelman bridge project

We are nearly halfway there on our bridge replacement project on State Route 77 at Winkelman, and here's the proof.
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Intersection at dusk with traffic lights, cars passing, and a freeway overpass. A green sign reads Maricopa Fwy. Some palm trees and plants are visible.
05/29/2020

See the changes happening on I-17 at Central Avenue

Drivers may have noticed some changes to I-17 at Central Avenue, but more is coming this weekend as we rebuild the bridge there.
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Milky Way and Sunset at Monument Valley
05/28/2020

Arizona Highways contest entries bring the "wow"

Arizona Highways magazine called for photographers to send the best shots of Arizona scenery they had. Here are the three photos that brought the "wow" factor.
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05/27/2020

A season of change for the MVD

Between a planned computer operating system upgrade and the current public health situation, there has been a lot of changes for the MVD lately. But there has been a silver lining to all of this change.
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I-40, US 93 traffic interchange project in west Kingman.
05/27/2020

ADOT public meeting going virtual for first time

Construction projects continue through the current public health situation, which means ADOT had to adapt in order to keep the public engaged.
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05/26/2020

Video shows progress four months into I-10/Ruthrauff project

We are four months into our project at I-10 and Ruthrauff. Check out this video of the work!
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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
05/22/2020

Smoothing Price Freeway's concrete surface part of regional pavement study

As part of the widening project, the L-101 Price freeway will have its concrete pavement diamond ground.
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Brush fire burning through dry grass and shrubs in a rural area, producing thick smoke and orange flames under a partly cloudy sky.
05/21/2020

Preventing vehicle-caused wildfires is everyone's responsibility

As summer temperatures shoot upward, so do the number of brush fires alongside state highways. Here's what you can do to help stop wildfires.
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