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08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...

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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.

08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...

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08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.

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From the Director: What Moves You, Arizona?

ADOT is looking into the future and wants your input on the future of transportation in Arizona.

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09/30/2016

MVD works to keep you out of lines -- even somebody else's

A new MVD partnership makes it easier to get a replacement Social Security card without leaving home.

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09/29/2016

More improvements coming to State Route 189 in Nogales

Newly approved funding will move up improvements to SR 189 by two years.

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09/28/2016

Take an aerial tour of ADOT's progress at Bell and Grand

This aerial video by Surprise offers an excellent view of the project's focus leading up to reopening Bell Road in November.

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09/28/2016

MVD teams up with Valley of the Sun United Way to help the homeless

MVD employees and Valley of the Sun United Way work together to get the homeless Arizona state ID cards.

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A wide freeway with moderate traffic flows beside fields and trees under a clear blue sky.

09/27/2016

A new perspective on az511.gov

New traffic cameras give a travelers a fresh perspective on Phoenix freeways.

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09/26/2016

From the Director: For commuters, time is of the essence

The South Mountain Freeway will connect people with employment centers in the East Valley and West Valley, benefiting the region’s economy and quality of life.

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