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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's sucess through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).

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01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...

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New striping at northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303

01/15/2026

MAG partnership helps ADOT make quick freeway improvements in Valley

A much-needed second lane at the northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303 results from funding flexibility provided by the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Phoenix area's regional transportation planning agency.

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What to expect when you are expecting your Travel ID in the mail

As you have heard by now, May 7 is the deadline for federal REAL ID, also known as the Arizona Travel ID, deadline. We know you are aware, because many of you are choosing to update your standard Arizona IDs to the federally compliant...

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Concrete bridge with brown railings spans a dry, rocky creek bed. Power lines and barren trees are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

03/26/2025

Pinal Creek Bridge: Small part of big US 60 history

A small bridge in Globe is a huge part of early Arizona transportation history.

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03/23/2025

PODCAST: Celebrate 100 years of Arizona Highways with the magazine's editor

Learn about photography, the Grand Canyon and the history of a great magazine with Arizona Highways Editor Robert Stieve joining On the Road With ADOT.

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A list of new or renewed Adopt a Highway groups.

03/21/2025

Adopt a Highway: Inspiring minds talk on trash

What inspires you to get involved in cleaning up highway trash? That is a question recently answered by Altar Valley Conservation Alliance representative and Adopt a Highway volunteer Julia Guglielmo. “It brings everyone together no matter...

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Interstate 8 from the 1970s between Casa Grande and Gila Bend.

03/19/2025

The history of Interstate 8

Spanning more than 350 miles from its westernmost point in San Diego to its eastern terminus at the Interstate 10 junction in Casa Grande, Interstate 8 is a primary route for travel in the Southwest. Here’s the history of how the highway...

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03/17/2025

All in a night’s work: Placing bridge girders along I-40 in Kingman

Progress along the Interstate 40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman sometimes can be apparent at the end of each day’s work, but in some cases, it’s quite visible even at night.

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03/16/2025

PODCAST: ADOT International focuses on safe, efficient flow of commerce

Mark Sanders, featured in this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, is involved in a wide variety of efforts to promote safe commercial travel across the U.S.-Mexico border and safe travel for Arizonans visiting Sonora.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

03/15/2025

St. Patrick’s Day essentials: 4-leaf clovers, leprechauns & safe driving decisions

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches and Arizonans get ready to celebrate decked out in green, we want to remind drivers that practicing safe driving habits, and not leaving it up to Lady Luck, are important to remember. If you drive on state...

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