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ASU student checks irrigation along highway.
03/23/2026

ADOT partnership with ASU aims to optimize landscape water use

We're highlighting an ASU News article features a partnership that’s helping ADOT learn how to optimize water use in freeway landscaping. The ADOT Urban Freeway Landscape Water Use Efficiency Project nvolves graduate students who are part of ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative
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Volunteer placing trash in ADOT bag
03/17/2026

Get involved: Join us for an Earth Day litter clean-up

Adopt a Highway volunteer groups and others are invited to help tidy up along state highways for Earth Day. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or just looking to make a difference, your participation makes a measurable impact toward reducing roadside litter.
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Sprayer applies fog seal to highway.
03/15/2026

PODCAST: One key way that ADOT extends the life of highway pavement

This week’s episode of On the Road With ADOT features two of our many team members involved in preserving Arizona’s vast investment in state highways and the use of fog seals to extend pavement life.
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06/02/2020

Signing up for AZ MVD Now is as easy as 1-2-3!

Have you activated your free AZ MVD Now account? If not, its simple and easy and we'll walk you through it!
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New concrete lies next to rebar set for next pour
06/01/2020

Concrete proof we’re near halfway point on Winkelman bridge project

We are nearly halfway there on our bridge replacement project on State Route 77 at Winkelman, and here's the proof.
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Intersection at dusk with traffic lights, cars passing, and a freeway overpass. A green sign reads Maricopa Fwy. Some palm trees and plants are visible.
05/29/2020

See the changes happening on I-17 at Central Avenue

Drivers may have noticed some changes to I-17 at Central Avenue, but more is coming this weekend as we rebuild the bridge there.
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Milky Way and Sunset at Monument Valley
05/28/2020

Arizona Highways contest entries bring the "wow"

Arizona Highways magazine called for photographers to send the best shots of Arizona scenery they had. Here are the three photos that brought the "wow" factor.
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05/27/2020

A season of change for the MVD

Between a planned computer operating system upgrade and the current public health situation, there has been a lot of changes for the MVD lately. But there has been a silver lining to all of this change.
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I-40, US 93 traffic interchange project in west Kingman.
05/27/2020

ADOT public meeting going virtual for first time

Construction projects continue through the current public health situation, which means ADOT had to adapt in order to keep the public engaged.
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05/26/2020

Video shows progress four months into I-10/Ruthrauff project

We are four months into our project at I-10 and Ruthrauff. Check out this video of the work!
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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
05/22/2020

Smoothing Price Freeway's concrete surface part of regional pavement study

As part of the widening project, the L-101 Price freeway will have its concrete pavement diamond ground.
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Brush fire burning through dry grass and shrubs in a rural area, producing thick smoke and orange flames under a partly cloudy sky.
05/21/2020

Preventing vehicle-caused wildfires is everyone's responsibility

As summer temperatures shoot upward, so do the number of brush fires alongside state highways. Here's what you can do to help stop wildfires.
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Digital Message Sign for Grads
05/20/2020

ADOT recognizes Class of 2020 Graduates

It's the time of the year when everyone has a bit of advice for seniors wrapping up a high school or college career. This year is a little different, but we still wanted to give what advice we could, with a little transportation safety twist.
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