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10/14/2026

New Arizona law may impact motorcyclists in 2027

Arizona Revised Statute § 28-2014, updated last session, will require at least one of the registered owners of a motorcycle to have the motorcycle endorsement to legally operate a motorcycle on public roadways before the motorcycle registration can be renewed.
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10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...
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10/11/2026

PODCAST: Get a sneak peek into November's issue of Arizona Highways Magazine with Editor Robert Stieve

On the Road With ADOT host Doug Nintzel speaks with Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine, to talk about some of the great things about autumn in the Grand Canyon State.
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09/25/2018

ADOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program levels playing field

One way ADOT helps owners of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises is through conferences such as the ADOT DBE and Small Business Conference occurring this week.
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09/24/2018

Spare our bridges; make sure equipment is fully secured

A recent bridge strike in the East Valley is a good reminder about why it's always important to make sure whatever you're hauling is completely secured.
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Black and white photo of the I-17 freeway under construction near I-40 in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 1968, with workers and equipment paving the roadway.
09/21/2018

How the I-17 Black Canyon Freeway evolved from stage route to modern highway

It took a century to turn the old, sleepy Black Canyon stagecoach route into the super highway we know as Interstate 17.
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George the dog
09/19/2018

Rest area caretaker creates a doggone happy ending when pooch goes missing

It was a harrowing two hours for his owner after little George slipped out at ADOT's Burnt Well Rest Area. But all ended well.
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Arizona driver license sample displaying a headshot, personal information, veteran status, and the word SAMPLE printed across the front.
09/18/2018

MVD doing its part to help homeless vets

A new state law allows homeless vets to get a driver license or ID card for free, easing the path out of poverty and off the street.
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09/17/2018

South Mountain Freeway: Two-way traffic returning to Liberty Lane in Ahwatukee

Two-way traffic is being restored in stages along Liberty Lane, where crews are relocating a large waterline from the path of the South Mountain Freeway in Ahwatukee.
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09/14/2018

ADOT Twitter turns 10 with 224K followers

Ten years ago, we started ADOT's popular Twitter account: @ArizonaDOT. Join us as we look over the past decade.
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09/13/2018

Throwback Thursday: ADOT has kept Arizona moving since its earliest days

As long as there have been roads, state employees have continuously done the work necessary to keep you moving. Take a look back at some of their stories in this week's Throwback Thursday.
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A group of people crosses a wide street at a crosswalk under a clear blue sky and traffic lights.
09/12/2018

Pedestrian beacon makes crossing US 70 safer in reservation community

An ADOT project has made crossing US 70 safer for those living in the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation community of Bylas.
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09/11/2018

Focus On Driving: Bikes are back – what riders and drivers need to know

As the summer heat fades and weather turns comfortable, bicycles will be wheeled out of garages, pulled out of storage and return to roads and trails.
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