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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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2020 Arizona Census encouraging participation.
04/06/2020

For the 2020 Census and transportation, everyone counts

While those other drivers during your commute may sometimes seem like a nuisance, the truth is they - and you - are an important part of making sure the state gets its fair amount of transportation funds.
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04/05/2020

Where in AZ??

It was smooth sailing for any drivers out when this "Where in AZ??" image was snapped.
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04/03/2020

Watch the creative destruction happening on I-10 at Ruthrauff

We recently set to work demolishing the old I-10 bridge over Ruthrauff Road in Tucson to build a better interchange.
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Construction academy graduates pose with certificates
04/02/2020

Construction Academy for women sets up graduates for success

The first ADOT Construction Academy exclusively for women bucked trends and stereotypes.
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Vehicle using South Mountain Freeway
04/01/2020

South Mountain Freeway saves time for commuters, businesses

For businesses along its route, the South Mountain Freeway is proving to be a time saver.
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Work zone with barriers and traffic cones
03/31/2020

Driving Safety Home: Safe work zones for all

It's that time of year again. Warming temperatures mean spring is when construction projects kick into high gear. So it's an appropriate time for Work Zone Awareness Week. State Engineer Dallas Hammit shares his thoughts on what this week means.
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03/30/2020

AZ MVD Now a real-world solution for current MVD needs

There's a lot going on in the world at the moment and AZ MVD Now makes a trip to the MVD one less thing to worry about.
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03/29/2020

Where in AZ??

This week's "Where in AZ??" challenge has a big green hint included!
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Overgrown vegetation on hills is overlooking the city of Bisbee SR-80
03/27/2020

ADOT, partner agencies act to reduce fire risk on SR 80

Wildfires are an ever-present danger in Arizona. When State Route 80, just outside Bisbee, was determined to be at high risk, ADOT partnered with other state and local agencies to get ahead of wildfire season to mitigate risk factors...
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03/26/2020

‘Operation Dorizio’ results in 110 traffic stops for ‘Move Over’ violations

In honor of ADOT Incident Response Unit team member Frank Dorizio, Department of Public Safety troopers set up a special enforcement detail for Arizona's Move Over law.
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