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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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07/06/2022

Don’t burn bridges, unless they're rebuilt with innovative techniques

They say it’s a good idea not to burn your bridges and we're inclined to agree. But if they're going to be replaced with a brand-spanking new bridge, then why not?
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07/01/2022

Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a logo journey through time

Celebrate ADOT's birthday with a trip through the years, recounting the agency’s history through our instantly-recognizable logos.
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06/30/2022

ADOT has some celebrating to do this week

Hey, ADOT Kids! There is a birthday coming up on July 1! Do you want to guess who will be celebrating? It’s ADOT’s 48th birthday! On July 1, 1974, the Arizona Highway Department officially became the Arizona Department of Transportation...
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06/28/2022

Hot weather means more “gators” showing up on Arizona’s highways

Shreds of tire treads have gained the nickname “gators” because many of them look like an alligator's back floating on the water’s surface. During National Tire Safety Awareness Week, we have tips for staying gator-free.
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06/27/2022

Pack your patience when heading south from Flagstaff this summer

A much-needed project on southbound I-17 south of Flagstaff will repair years of damage from winter weather.
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06/23/2022

National Hydration Day is here: Drink up!

Beat the heat by being prepared, staying hydrated.
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06/22/2022

On I-10, ADOT’s dust detection system ready to battle its third monsoon season

This monsoon season marks the third year ADOT is working to make the drive safer with our dust detection and warning system spanning 10 miles of the highway that’s most prone to wind-blown dust.
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06/21/2022

Adopt a Highway: Volunteer safety in Arizona, the heat is on!

June 21 is the official first day of summer and with that brings an added layer of safety for Adopt a Highway volunteers to consider.
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06/20/2022

The Whys Behind Weekend Highway Closures

Sometimes the work we do, such as setting girders for a new bridge, requires fully closing the highway to keep everyone safe. This 150-long girder weighs more than 70 tons. It was recently set over I-10 near 48th Street.
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06/17/2022

ECD officers make key stops protecting motorists

We’re thankful for our Enforcement and Compliance Division officers making key traffic stops in addition to their primary duties of enforcing commercial vehicle regulations to help keep motorists safe.
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