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07/27/2026

Then and now: Route 66 Old Trails Garage and Store

In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66, we’ve decided to look back on one of the iconic stops along the route that still stands proud to this day: the Old Trails Garage.
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07/23/2026

TeleMVD now available in Colorado City

The newest TeleMVD station is located in the Colorado City Town Hall and will help residents conduct MVD business in the community without having to go to an MVD or Authorized Third Party office miles away.
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07/19/2026

PODCAST: Truck parking is a big deal for ADOT – and for everyone

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Garin Groff talks with host Doug Nintzel about improvements we have made and will be making to help connect truckers with safe and convenient parking so they can safely move goods
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06/08/2025

PODCAST: An inside look at ADOT pump stations on Phoenix-area freeways

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Justin Brook, ADOT's Pump House Operations Supervisor. His team is responsible for nearly 70 facilities that remove stormwater from low-lying stretches of Phoenix-area freeways.
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06/06/2025

Take the time to secure your loads

June 6 is National Secure Your Load Day, and I want to remind drivers of how important it is to take the extra time to secure your loads. ADOT crews have removed anything and everything from highways. Grills and patio furniture are great...
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06/01/2025

PODCAST: It's a big finish for the I-10 Broadway Curve project

No one is better able to explain the massive effort and the improvements along 11 miles of freeway than Rob Samour, Senior Deputy State Engineer and head of Major Projects and Alternate Delivery. That's why he's this week's guest on On the Road With ADOT.
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05/31/2025

Summer road trips mean traveling up north, and roadwork up north

For many Arizonans, summer temperatures make this the perfect time for a road trip to northern Arizona. For ADOT, summer temperatures also make this the perfect time for pavement improvement projects in northern Arizona.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to wear a seatbelt.
05/30/2025

Seatbelts are for everyone, so buckle up Arizona

If you’re driving on Arizona highways this weekend, you may see some overhead message boards displaying a message encouraging drivers and their passengers to wear a seatbelt. That’s because from May 19 through June 1, the Arizona Governor’s...
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05/28/2025

May 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. Here's what we featured in May.
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Large yellow airport fire truck labeled "ADOT" parked outdoors on asphalt under a partly cloudy sky, with industrial buildings in the background.
05/27/2025

Grand Canyon National Airport adds new firefighting vehicle

The Grand Canyon National Park Airport has a new firefighting tool in its arsenal.
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05/25/2025

PODCAST: Summer travel season is here! Make it a safe one

Our lead communicator on safety matters, Kelsey Mo, joins On the Road With ADOT this week with advice on how to safely navigate some of the challenges that come with summer in Arizona, namely monsoon storms and extreme heat.
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05/24/2025

Wear your seatbelt and designate a driver over Memorial Day weekend

The unofficial start to summer is here, and we want to take a moment to remind drivers who may be heading out on the roads over Memorial Day weekend to exercise caution. First, we do hope you’ll take time during the extended weekend to...
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05/23/2025

Adopt a Highway: Jayson’s memory brings decades of positive change

Adopting a mile in honor of her first born son is how the Streich family shares memories and helps keep Arizona grand.
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