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06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.
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Adopt a Highway volunteer lineup
06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.
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Arizona Wallet
06/11/2026

Arizona Wallet adds more features and functions

The Arizona Wallet app can now alert you when your vehicle registration is about to expire, directly on your smartphone. To learn more about the Arizona Wallet and the other digital wallet options available in Arizona, please visit azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.
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Mule Pass Tunnel
07/23/2020

Throwback Thursday: Hollywood magic at Mule Pass Tunnel

Did you know that Mule Pass Tunnel near Bisbee had a cameo in a major Hollywood motion picture? It's true, and let us tell you about it.
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Indian Gardens historical marker
07/22/2020

Stop to smell the roses and read this SR 89A historic marker

It isn't exactly news that history abounds along Arizona highways. A casual driver can learn about historical figures ranging from Hi Jolly to Tom Mix by visiting various historical markers and monuments. But what might be news to you, as...
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Arizona 1932 license plate with the number V1T1 in white letters on a copper background.
07/21/2020

Celebrating the short-lived copper license plate

It was 89 years ago that the Arizona Highway Commission decided to help out local industry by making copper license plates.
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07/20/2020

On this day in 1996, much of SR 87 became Duthie-Martin Highway

The name of the route commonly called the Beeline Highway was officially changed to the Duthie-Martin Highway in honor of two law enforcement officers who lost their lives on the road in the line of duty.
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Crash Facts report cover
07/17/2020

Driving Safety Home: Taking responsibility behind the wheel

State Engineer Dallas Hammit breaks down the good news from the recently released 2019 Motor Vehicle Crash Facts.
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Bridge work at US 60 on Pinto Creek
07/16/2020

Art of Transportation: Up, up and away

Things continue to look up for our project on US 60 at Pinto Creek.
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Image from bridge slide video
07/15/2020

Everything to slide into place for Fourth Street bridge project in Flagstaff

Starting this weekend, crews are going to be “sliding” the new Fourth Street bridges over I-40 into place using an innovative method that saves a lot of time on bridge projects. The bridge slide method is a technique that basically moves...
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Short line at MVD office
07/14/2020

From the Director: MVD rises to unique customer service challenges during pandemic

ADOT Director John Halikowksi shares his thoughts about the unprecedented challenges now confronting the MVD.
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Award being accepted for Green Shop in Holbrook
07/13/2020

ADOT's Holbrook shop earns environmental award

ADOT's Equipment Services in Holbrook has been recognized for customer service and environmental practices.
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Winning photo of chipmunks
07/10/2020

Calling all photographers: Show your wild(life) side

We want you to show us the wild side of living in Arizona! Arizona Highways magazine is helping promote a wildlife photography contest run by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
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