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If you are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your community from the ground up, forming a volunteer group might be for you. Every piece of litter picked up contributes to a healthier planet.
The NCAA Women’s Final Four is in Phoenix this weekend, April 3-5, and we wanted to take a moment and remind drivers to give an assist to their teammates on the road by using their blinkers getting to and from the big game. If you’re out on...
It’s a reflex for most of us to pick up our phones when we hear the familiar dinging sound that lets us know we have a new text to read. You might think it’s not that serious to look down at your phone and respond to a text while you’re...

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Publisher Kelly Mero joins On the Road With ADOT this week to discuss how Arizona Highways, which soon will mark its centennial, continues promoting travel to and through the state of Arizona in this digital age.
Sept. 27 is celebrated each year as the World Tourism Day to foster awareness of tourism’s social, cultural and economic benefits. A great way to celebrate tourism day locally is to schedule an appointment at your MVD office and update your...
ADOT volunteers uncovered some interesting and what some might call scary trash during Saturday’s National CleanUp Day event in Loop 202 right of way in Tempe. Pre-Halloween chuckles resounded when a well-worn mask depicting a character...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on its phased approach for enforcement of the REAL ID regulations after the May 7, 2025, enforcement deadline.
We've invited two experts into the On the Road With ADOT studio to discuss what goes into making sure oversize loads get where they need to go safely, with minimal disruption to traffic and in a way that safeguards Arizona's investment in state highways.
Traffic cones are one of the ways ADOT marks work zones, but putting them in place is a tricky operation.
A 5-mile stretch of SR 88 reopened this week includes a steep, narrow, winding section on Fish Creek Hill, some of it along a cliff. Conditions there can change following every rainfall, meaning today’s roadway may not resemble what you’ll encounter following the next weather event. That's why it's for use only by four-wheel drive vehicles.
If you’re a parent or guardian to a young child, you know how important it is to keep them safely secured in a car seat or booster seat. But do you know which type of seat is best for your child? Or when it’s time to transition your child...
Our Northcentral District administrator explains big projects his staff is working on, including improving Interstate 17 pavement south of Flagstaff and replacing the I-17 bridge at J.W. Powell Boulevard. He also explains how ADOT personnel deal with the challenge of severe winter weather.
Summer is still in full swing, but ADOT is already gearing up for winter.