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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's sucess through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).
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The top 10 Specialty Plates 2025.
01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...
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New striping at northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303
01/15/2026

MAG partnership helps ADOT make quick freeway improvements in Valley

A much-needed second lane at the northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303 results from funding flexibility provided by the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Phoenix area's regional transportation planning agency.
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A graphic map shows proposed routes for the future Loop 303 in the Phoenix Arizona area.
05/05/2011

The future of Loop 303

This week we’ve focused on the newest stretch of Loop 303 (maybe that’s because we’re really excited to see it open next week!). But, there is so much more planned for the entire freeway and today we want to give you a look at what to expect.
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Worker using a profilograph
05/04/2011

The Smoothness Factor

In fact, ADOT goes to great lengths to make sure Arizona’s roads are as smooth as possible…even when that means walking hundreds of miles of roadway! To measure the smoothness of a road, ADOT uses a machine called a profilograph that surveys the road for any lumps, bumps or dips.
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Cactus ready to be replanted
05/03/2011

Enjoy the view - trees and cacti replanted to maintain the scenery on Loop 303

Who says constructing a freeway through a beautiful desert expanse has to spoil the view? Once the new stretch of Loop 303 opens this month, motorists will see for themselves that great care was taken by ADOT and its project partners to keep the scene as pristine and seemingly untouched as possible.
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A wide, empty concrete highway curves gently under a clear blue sky with wispy clouds and sunlight glare near the horizon.
05/02/2011

Paving the newest stretch of Loop 303

The countdown is on! It won’t be long before drivers in the West Valley get to experience the newest section of Loop 303, otherwise known as the Bob Stump Memorial Parkway.
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Cross-section of a road showing a cavity or void beneath the surface pavement layer.
04/28/2011

The Bump in the Road (and how to eliminate it)

Over the past several years the soil under the Loop 101 travel lanes, where it abuts the bridge over Camelback Road, has been slowly settling and creating a depression.
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Graphic showing an adult male holding a young child. The text promotes Arizona ID cards for kids, highlighting safety, ID theft protection, and Amber Alerts.
04/27/2011

Protect your child with an Arizona ID card

There's an easy step you can take to help protect your child in case of an emergency. Through the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division, you can obtain an Arizona ID card for your child. It looks similar to a driver license, but is used for identification purposes only.
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Bell Rock Mountain in Sedona
04/25/2011

Arizona's Scenic Roads

Whether you’re in the driver’s seat or just along for the ride, Arizona has many scenic roads to make your trip worth taking.
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A commercial airplane is flying in a clear blue sky, viewed from below with its landing gear extended and wings level.
04/19/2011

Transportation Planning, part II

Last week we gave a brief overview of how ADOT plans for future transportation needs through a three-phased approach. We covered the Visioning phase (if money was no object, how would we plan for Arizona’s transportation future) and the Planning phase (given that resources are limited, how should we prioritize the needs identified in the Vision).
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A highway is obscured by dust.
04/18/2011

Dusty Roads

Arizona dust storms sometimes hit suddenly, without much notice at all. Drivers can be caught very quickly in a blinding wall of dust and debris that leaves almost no visibility. While these storms typically happen between May and September, motorists should be aware year-round of the potential danger these high-wind storms create.
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A construction worker uses a lift to cut a large metal beam with sparks flying, while an excavator supports the beam near a bridge at night.
04/15/2011

How to tear down two bridges in 10 hours or less

In just 10 hours this past weekend, two bridges in southern Arizona were demolished in order to make way for something new. All it took was some good planning, plenty of patience from motorists, a few enormous machines, and a ton of work by crews on the sites.
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