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04/25/2025

At Skousen Road and SR 87, a big improvement for the Coolidge area

An ADOT project added a traffic signal and lighting and reconstructed the intersection, which is about a mile west of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It added a lane on SR 87 west of Skousen Road to allow for right turns onto Skousen Road. And both directions of Skousen Road now feature left-turn lanes for traffic turning onto SR 87.

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Sample driver licenses under a blacklight.

04/24/2025

Shining a light on a lesser-known Arizona driver license feature

The Arizona Travel ID deadline is almost upon us. But, if you haven’t gotten yours yet – or maybe even if you have – there’s a feature of your card that many don’t know exists. If you have a Travel ID, or any Arizona driver license or ID...

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to slow down.

04/22/2025

Slow down and give workers a brake during Work Zone Awareness Week

If you travel on Arizona highways this week, you might see ADOT’s overhead message signs displaying a traffic safety message encouraging motorists to slow down in work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 21-25...

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Picture-perfect progress continues on Bell-Grand overpass and interchange

We're continuing to track the progress on the US 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell project as crews move forward on the interchange.

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08/25/2016

Don't forget your paperwork when applying for a Voluntary Travel ID

New drivers or those new to Arizona might want to apply for a Voluntary Travel ID. Check out our new video explaining what you should bring along to the MVD office.

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08/24/2016

From the Director: South Mountain Freeway will drive economic development

Construction will begin on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway in early September after the U.S. District Court in Phoenix dismissed legal challenges against the long-planned corridor.

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08/22/2016

Adopt a Highway connects family, highway and ADOT employee

This is a story about one volunteer recognizing a loved one, and an ADOT employee whose love of serving the public is making the world a more beautiful place in Sonoita.

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08/21/2016

Where in AZ??

Do you know where in Arizona the photo below was taken? Join us on Facebook for this week's challenge!

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08/19/2016

Donor Network of Arizona celebrates MVD role in organ donation

Four years ago, the Donor Network of Arizona designated August “MVD Saves Lives Month,” recognizing the Motor Vehicle Division’s role in promoting organ donation.

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08/17/2016

Transportation Trivia: The long and the short of Arizona’s highways

Do you drive on one of Arizona's longest or shortest highways? Find out in today's Transportation Trivia.

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08/12/2016

First responders benefit from training opportunities along South Mountain Freeway path

Personnel from more than a dozen agencies have benefited from training at properties that ADOT acquired along the 22-mile-long corridor for the South Mountain Freeway.

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