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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...

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.

AAH four volunteer collage

06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

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02/02/2020

Where in AZ??

This road provides a smooth ride, but do you know "Where in AZ??" it's located?

South Mountain Freeway interchange design

01/31/2020

Driving Safety Home: DDIs designed to improve traffic flow, safety

State Engineer Dallas Hammit talks about the new half diverging diamond interchanges on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway and what they mean for safety.

Anti-human trafficking bumper sticker

01/31/2020

Helping end human trafficking is a year-round mission at ADOT

By pledging to work with the U.S. Department of Transportation and other transportation agencies across the country, we reaffirm our commitment to ending human trafficking.

Cartoon depicting freeway traffic and message board saying Phoenix Open Ahead

01/30/2020

Yes, a busy golf tourney in Scottsdale creates busier freeway traffic

Whether you are a fan of golf or not, make sure to be prepared for heavier-than-normal traffic on the Loop 101 in north Scottsdale.

View of Pinto Creek bridge that's being replaced

01/30/2020

With blasting over, no more Pinto Creek Bridge closures for now on US 60

The first major work on the Pinto Creek Bridge replacement project began in early November with a bang – or to be more precise, a blast.

Stand Down event volunteers

01/29/2020

ADOT employees assist veterans with driver licenses, IDs at StandDown

MVD employees were on hand for a large event last week to help homeless veterans.

Map showing state highways in northeastern Arizona

01/28/2020

Highway History: From Navajo Route 1 to US 160

Here's how the Arizona Highway Department got to Four Corners.

Incident Response Unit member exits his truck along freeway.

01/27/2020

The survey says: Motorists love ADOT's new Incident Response Unit

In the last three months our Incident Response Unit has given Phoenix motorists a lot to be thankful for.

Grand Canyon viewed from Point Huitzl

01/24/2020

Seeing the sights? State highways will get you there

Want to see the best places the state has to offer? The Arizona highway system has you covered.

Black and white image of construction work done on a steep hill

01/23/2020

Throwback Thursday: View from the bottom

Here's a view that's not so common: the beginnings of the original Burro Creek bridge on US 93.