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Black and white image of Old Trails Garage. Multiple old vehicles, including Model T's, are parked in front while men stand beside the vehicles.

07/27/2026

Then and now: Route 66 Old Trails Garage and Store

In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66, we’ve decided to look back on one of the iconic stops along the route that still stands proud to this day: the Old Trails Garage.

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07/23/2026

TeleMVD now available in Colorado City

The newest TeleMVD station is located in the Colorado City Town Hall and will help residents conduct MVD business in the community without having to go to an MVD or Authorized Third Party office miles away.

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07/19/2026

PODCAST: Truck parking is a big deal for ADOT – and for everyone

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Garin Groff talks with host Doug Nintzel about improvements we have made and will be making to help connect truckers with safe and convenient parking so they can safely move goods

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VIDEO: State balladeer croons nostalgic over 'I-10 Highway'

“Historians write the history, but balladeers bring it to life.” So says Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s official state balladeer, who has spent more than 60 years bringing Arizona to life through song. Ellis performed a few numbers and answered...

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05/14/2020

Throwback Thursday: The very model of a modern highway sign

Today we are throwing back to an employee modeling a brand-new highway sign from our impressive sign shop.

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Cartoon of message board that promotes voting in contest.

05/13/2020

Vote for the winner in ADOT’s Safety Message Contest

It's that time again! Time for you to vote for your favorite in our fourth annual Safety Message Contest. Which entry would you like to see on our overhead freeway boards?

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Construction zone with barricades and flags

05/12/2020

ADOT Answers: Why don't I see construction?

Ever driven through a construction zone and not seen anyone working? Well, there could be a few reasons for that, but most of the time is because crews are working when there is less traffic on the highway.

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05/11/2020

ADOT bridges continue to score well on national basis

Did you know we have 4,824 bridges along state highways? And we recently got some good news about them.

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Cars at an intersection under a freeway overpass with a sign reading Maricopa Fwy at dusk.

05/08/2020

New I-17 bridge at Central Avenue allowing for future advances

Work to build a new, larger Interstate 17 bridge over Central Avenue south of downtown Phoenix is now underway as ADOT and partner agencies look ahead to improvements beyond the freeway itself. But the progress also means drivers should...

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