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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.
05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...
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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo
05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.
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List of Adopt a Highway volunteers
05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.
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Two steel arch bridges span a deep desert canyon with a river running through, surrounded by steep red rock cliffs under a clear blue sky.
01/10/2020

Navajo Bridge: Making connections since 1929

It's been more than 90 years since crews completed the original Navajo Bridge, an arching, architecturally significant span that looms dramatically across Marble Canyon and provides a rare vehicle crossing of the Colorado River in a remote...
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Black and white image of truck driving on SR 89A
01/09/2020

Throwback Thursday: The old scenic route

Like most photos we throwback to, this one also comes to us undated. It is simply labeled "SR89A East Sedona." We hardly need to be told that last part, as the distinctive rock formations on the road heading toward Oak Creek Canyon speak...
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Online form titled Vehicle Fee Recap requesting customer information including name, driver license number, date of birth, and company details with a Continue button.
01/08/2020

MVD is here to help you at tax time

Happy Tax Season everyone! We know … you can hardly contain your excitement. Ah, the afterglow of the new year… Holiday decorations come down. Beloved out-of-town family and friends return home – FINALLY! And of course, the most joyous...
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Closeup of flashing amber lights on an ADOT vehicle
01/07/2020

Stranded motorists thank ADOT employee for coming to their aid

An ADOT employee went out of his way to help two out-of-state motorist with a flat tire on Interstate 40.
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Freeway board with New Year's safety message
01/06/2020

Driving Safety Home: Make 2020 the year for safe driving

Want to find a New Year's resolution that will benefit not only you, but others as well? Deciding now to be a safer driver in the new year is a great way to start 2020 off right.
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Where in AZ? Construction Truck
01/05/2020

Where in AZ?? 01/05/20

It's an unusual "Where in AZ??" image to start of the year!
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Historic photo of vehicle using Benson underpass
01/03/2020

Flashback Friday: Dual underpasses helped turn Benson into a 'highway city'

Learn more about these structures, which after nearly 80 years continue to provide value to those living in, visiting and traveling through this southeastern Arizona community.
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Black and white historical image of cars on US 95
01/02/2020

Throwback Thursday: Which way to go?

We are throwing back to 1972 and a busy highway intersection in Yuma.
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12/31/2019

When snow beckons, leave prepared for cold and for heavy traffic

Have a great time if you go, but please leave prepared for extended time in frigid temperatures and never park on highway shoulders to play in the snow.
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12/30/2019

Consider adopting a highway in the new year

If you're looking to make a positive contribution, you might be considering adopting. We're not talking about a pet or a baby, but a highway.
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