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AAH four Tucson volunteers and bagged trash

09/25/2026

National CleanUp Day volunteers bag 2.6 tons for Arizona

See volunteers caught in the act besting seven prior cleanup records for National CleanUp Day.

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09/15/2026

Adopt a Highway: Route 66 Centennial Cleanup

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

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09/14/2026

Time to update your MVD photo

Beginning September 12, Arizona law, A.R.S. 28-3173, adjusts the time frame to update your MVD photo from 12 years to 16 years. Those with a standard driver license or ID and an old photo may receive a letter in the mail explaining it is time to update your photo.

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ADOT finalizes Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update

ADOT has finalized its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan update. The plan is aimed at improving safety, education and multimodal travel options.

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A large road maintenance vehicle travels on a highway; image is mostly black and white with yellow highlights.

12/02/2013

Building a Freeway: Thermoplastic Striping

Watch today’s video and you may never look at pavement markings in the same way ever again!

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11/22/2013

I-10/Prince Road widening project enters its final phases

It’s been a while since we last checked in on the I-10/Prince Road widening project and judging by our newest video, a lot has happened at the site.

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11/20/2013

ADOT participates in statewide emergency training exercise

Practice makes perfect when it comes to emergency training, which is why several agencies got together earlier this month to prepare for a major disaster.

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A yellow crane and concrete pillars at a highway construction site under a clear blue sky.

11/19/2013

New HOV ramps being built in West Valley on Loop 101

If you’ve driven in the West Valley recently, it’s likely you have noticed the work that’s occurring on Loop 101 near Maryland Avenue.

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11/15/2013

Know Snow: Clearing the roads

We’ve been blogging about #KnowSnow all week long, but we knew we couldn’t wrap things up without sharing this video.

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11/14/2013

ADOT snowplow drivers are prepared for the season

The safest location for drivers would be to try to stay behind a plow at a safe distance. If you’re behind a plow, you’re going to get from point A to point B.

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11/13/2013

ADOT ready for winter season

Every year, ADOT invites members of the media (and their audiences) to take an up-close look at all the equipment that’s involved in keeping the roads clear once the winter weather hits.

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