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09/21/2025

PODCAST: Catching you up on Tucson-area projects

Garin Groff, our Public Information Officer for the Tucson area, has details on I-10 projects there in this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT. Spend a few minutes with Garin and host Doug Nintzel and you'll be up to date on how ADOT and our partners are improving traffic flow in the Old Pueblo.
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Community Connections 2025 Award
09/20/2025

MVD Community Connections receives award for charitable giving

The ADOT MVD Community Connections team was recently recognized with the AAMVA Region 4 2025 Community Service Award for their continued efforts to support community organizations across the state.
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09/17/2025

Bridge girder placement another sign of progress on US 93 widening project

Two bridges under construction on US 93 north of Wikieup didn’t look much like bridges until recently, as they were little more than concrete piers jutting up from a dry wash. That all changed rapidly in the past few weeks, as crews lifted...
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05/31/2025

Summer road trips mean traveling up north, and roadwork up north

For many Arizonans, summer temperatures make this the perfect time for a road trip to northern Arizona. For ADOT, summer temperatures also make this the perfect time for pavement improvement projects in northern Arizona.
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05/30/2025

Seatbelts are for everyone, so buckle up Arizona

If you’re driving on Arizona highways this weekend, you may see some overhead message boards displaying a message encouraging drivers and their passengers to wear a seatbelt. That’s because from May 19 through June 1, the Arizona Governor’s...
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Specialty plates featured in May.
05/28/2025

May recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media. Here's what we featured in May.
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05/28/2025

Grand Canyon National Airport adds new firefighting vehicle

The Grand Canyon National Park Airport has a new firefighting tool in its arsenal.
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05/25/2025

PODCAST: Summer travel season is here! Make it a safe one

Our lead communicator on safety matters, Kelsey Mo, joins On the Road With ADOT this week with advice on how to safely navigate some of the challenges that come with summer in Arizona, namely monsoon storms and extreme heat.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
05/24/2025

Wear your seatbelt and designate a driver over Memorial Day weekend

The unofficial start to summer is here, and we want to take a moment to remind drivers who may be heading out on the roads over Memorial Day weekend to exercise caution. First, we do hope you’ll take time during the extended weekend to...
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Adopt a Highway
05/23/2025

Adopt a Highway: Jayson’s memory brings decades of positive change

Adopting a mile in honor of her first born son is how the Streich family shares memories and helps keep Arizona grand.
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05/21/2025

Memorial Day weekend road trip? Prepare now for a smoother trip

With the long Memorial Day weekend coming up, you may be planning a road trip to get out of town. Now’s the time to get you and your vehicle ready. Check these things in your vehicle before you go: Tire pressure Engine fluids AC Battery In...
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05/20/2025

Get the AZ Travel ID and be ready to travel this summer

By now you hopefully heard about the REAL ID enforcement at TSA checkpoints? Be ready for your summer travel plans and upgrade to the Arizona Travel ID at least two weeks before your vacation so you are ready to fly without delays.
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05/18/2025

PODCAST: Updating you on Phoenix-area freeway projects

The tables are turned this week as On the Road With ADOT's host becomes the guest. Doug Nintzel, our public information guru on Phoenix-area freeways, has an update on important projects around the Valley.
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