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04/26/2026

PODCAST: Your knowledge of Arizona airports is about to take off

On the Road with ADOT takes to the skies while Matthew Munden, manager of ADOT’s Aeronautics Group, talks about his staff’s role in supporting airport development and Federal Aviation Administration funding for a robust statewide network of publicly owned airports.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to slow down in work zones.
04/23/2026

Give workers a ‘brake’ in construction zones

If you’re out on Arizona highways this week, you may notice overhead message boards displaying a message encouraging drivers to slow down in work zones. That’s because Work Zone Awareness Week runs from April 20-24, and it’s the perfect...
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A memorial dedicated to ADOT workers who died serving the state.
04/20/2026

Stay alert and slow down during Work Zone Awareness Week

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week, and we’re taking the opportunity to raise awareness about the things we all can do to keep each other safe in work zones. ADOT crews work all hours of the day to build and maintain Arizona’s highways. I’m...
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SR 67 is now open.
06/03/2023

SR 67 is open to motorists with Grand Canyon North Rim reopening

State Route 67 heading to the Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim is now open! The winding, 40-mile highway, which closed for the winter on Dec. 1, reopened on Friday, June 2, for the summer season. To reach the North Rim from Flagstaff...
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Image of the new Arizona Driver License on Google Wallet.
06/02/2023

Google Wallet soon to be a third digital way to carry a state credential

In the coming months, Arizonans using Android devices will be able to add driver licenses and state IDs to Google Wallet, offering yet another way to carry your ID. Google just announced Arizona as one of the first states where residents...
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Throwback Thursday MVD
06/01/2023

The evolution of ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division

My, oh, my, how the driver license permit exam has changed over time. The photo in this post shows people taking a written exam for a driver license in 1979 at a Motor Vehicle Division office. Before that, the written exam was taken in a...
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Arizona Specialty Plate Spotlight selections for May
05/31/2023

May recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

Specialty license plates are more than just a means of identifying a vehicle; they are a canvas for personal expression. Each week, we feature a specialty plate on our social media platforms with the goal of drawing attention to the worthy...
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A black-and-white photograph of a highway model of a traffic circle.
05/24/2023

A little sleuthing reveals history behind an ‘unknown’ highway improvement

When time permits here at the ADOT Communications factory, I like to dive into the State Library, Archives and Public Records Arizona Memory Project and look at old photos of highway projects, equipment, people, etc. The other day, I came...
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A roller flattens and smooths new asphalt on a highway.
05/19/2023

Look for an even busier summer for pavement improvements

Summer is on the horizon, and that traditionally means the start of ADOT’s pavement repair season. After an unusually harsh winter, we’re gearing up for even more projects across the state. In addition to pavement projects already in the...
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A kitten rests in the storage compartment of a vehicle door.
05/17/2023

Kitten rescued on Loop 202 by IRU

Derik Woitaszewski says he’s been characterized as someone who “is able to get along and help animals as needed.” So, it comes as no surprise that when ADOT’s Traffic Operations Center (TOC) received a call on the morning of May 11 about a...
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ADOT's Ultimate Arizona Playlist
05/13/2023

The Soundtrack of Arizona: A Playlist of 48 Songs about the 48th State

With the temperature heating up and the days getting longer, road trip season is just around the corner in Arizona. And with so many exciting destinations across the state, adventure is always just a short car ride away. No matter where you...
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Two ADOT geotechs use an inclinometer on a hillside to measure the area's stability.
05/11/2023

Inclinometer: A funny word for such an important tool

There are a lot of funny sounding tools and instruments that help ADOT maintain the state's highways. You've heard of Distance Measurement Instruments and even something called the "pokey picker upper," but what in the world is an...
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Two people in yellow vests standing on a rural roadside with blue trashbags at their feet.
05/10/2023

Adopt a Highway: Southern AZ style

Melissa Owen has donated hundreds of volunteer planning hours over the past 23 years with Adopt a Highway. What started out small became an All the Way to the Border cleanup event with neighbors, local businesses and organizations, reducing...
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