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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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Construction occurs on a highway.
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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01/05/2025

PODCAST: ADOT's state engineer previews 2025 projects around Arizona

Greg Byres, our State Engineer and Deputy Director for Transportation, discusses projects starting, continuing and wrapping up this year in the Phoenix area, southern Arizona and northern Arizona.
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How did these Loop 101 Pima Freeway cross streets get their names
01/04/2025

How Loop 101 Pima Freeway cross streets were named

For another installment of “how highway cross streets got their names,” we move onto the Loop 101 Pima Freeway. We’ve completed past installments for these freeways: US 60 Superstition Freeway Interstate 17 through Phoenix Loop 101 Price...
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Glen Canyon Dam Bridge
01/02/2025

The storied history of the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge

Atop a bridge in Page, just a couple miles from the Arizona-Utah state line is a picturesque view or, if you’re afraid of heights, an absolutely terrifying one. We’re talking about the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge, which, when it was built in...
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
12/31/2024

Have a designated plan for getting home this New Year’s Eve

As we prepare to welcome 2025 and ring in the New Year, we thought we’d take one last opportunity in the waning days of 2024 to remind drivers to have a game plan for how to get home safely after the revelry of New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s...
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Off-highway vehicles travel together on a dirt trail.
12/30/2024

Make sure 2025 is safe and happy by taking the new OHV safety course

If you own a dirt bike, ATV or even a snowmobile you might not know about a new state law taking effect in just a few days for owners of off-highway vehicles (OHVs). Owners registering or renewing OHVs on or after Jan. 1 will be required to...
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1929 photo of bridge spanning Marble Canyon
12/29/2024

PODCAST: Exploring the controversy behind Navajo Bridge's original name

Among the many blogs we've done on Navajo Bridge through the years is one looking at the long battle over the original name Grand Canyon Bridge, given that the bridge spans Marble Canyon and is quite a ways from the Grand Canyon proper. That's the subject of this episode of On the Road With ADOT.
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SPS December recap
12/28/2024

December recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media.
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12/27/2024

From Tempe to Atlanta: Road trip tips for getting to Arizona State University's College Football Playoff game at the Peach Bowl

Driving to Atlanta to watch the Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff? We've got a road trip guide for you.
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Two people on the shoulder of a rural two-lane highway collect litter and hold a big, blue garbage bag.
12/26/2024

Adopt a Highway: Kick off 2025 with southern Arizona hospitality

We’ve got your New Year’s resolution in the bag! Longtime volunteer group leader Melissa Owen welcomes you to join the Jan. 25 “All the Way to the Border” cleanup held along 45-miles of State Route 286 between Three Points Junction and...
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive with care.
12/23/2024

Celebrate the holidays and safe driving

December is drawing to a close and the holidays are in full swing. Countless Arizonans are traveling to gather with family and friends, and it’s a great time to remind motorists about safe driving practices. If you’re out on the highways...
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