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07/05/2026

PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.
07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...
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4 years of MVD Community Connections
07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.
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Cartoon of a worried passenger yelling Stop! as the smiling driver talks on the phone while driving a red car.
01/26/2021

Olivia Rodrigo has her ‘Drivers License.’ Do you?

What can a top single on the Billboard Hot 100 teach us about driving? Well, let us tell you!
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Aerial view of Houghton Road
01/25/2021

In Tucson, a wider Houghton Road bridge starts coming into view

The Houghton Road interchange project at I-10 near Tucson has been in the works for awhile, but this photo will help you get a sense of the scope of the project.
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ADOT Geologist Studies the earth rocks on-site
01/22/2021

ADOT geologist studies how to keep rocks from the highways

James Lemmon's job at ADOT rocks. Literally, it's all about rocks.
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Several cars drive on a snow-covered road during snowfall, with light snow accumulation visible on the ground, trees, and buildings.
01/21/2021

If you’re planning on playing in the snow, leave prepared

If you are heading north to play in the snow, remember to take along warm clothes, emergency gear, a travel plan and some patience.
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US 180 with forest and mountains in the background
01/20/2021

Will the real US 180 please stand up?

Where is the real US 180, near Flagstaff or St. Johns or Alpine? The answer is actually all three.
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SR 286 near Sasabe freeway and mountains
01/19/2021

Adopt a Highway: Annual SR 286 cleanup will look different, but keep same passion

For the past five years Melissa Owen has brought together a horde of volunteers to realize her Adopt a Highway dream.
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Several vehicles are parked at the Stoneman Lake Road interchange with I-17 and people are standing around in the snow at the roadside.
01/18/2021

Your winter reminder: Please don't park on highway shoulders

Winter and snowy weather is upon us, so it's time again to talk about how to be safe when visiting our state's winter wonderlands.
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Abstract purple snake with an oval-patterned body and a triangular face on a plain background.
01/15/2021

Rattlesnake image greets Cave Creek Road motorists

A recent inquiry from a motorist prompted a blog explaining the artwork on the Loop 101 project.
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Black and white historic image of a vehicle on Route 66
01/14/2021

Throwback Thursday: The way US 66 was

This photo of a stunning view led us to a small footnote in the history of US 66 in northern Arizona.
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Graphic with driver license renewal information
01/12/2021

From the Director: Extending driver license renewals for older adults

Governor Doug Ducey recently signed an executive order about driver license renewal. Here's how that helps out 75,000 Arizona residents during the current public health situation.
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