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09/26/2025

PODCAST: What's coming to Valley freeways under Prop 479?

We're thrilled to have John Bullen, Assistant Executive Director with the Maricopa Association of Government (MAG), join us for this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT. While ADOT will build the projects, MAG manages the funding and scheduling of the improvements under a Strategic Transportation Plan.
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09/21/2025

PODCAST: Catching you up on Tucson-area projects

Garin Groff, our Public Information Officer for the Tucson area, has details on I-10 projects there in this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT. Spend a few minutes with Garin and host Doug Nintzel and you'll be up to date on how ADOT and our partners are improving traffic flow in the Old Pueblo.
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Community Connections 2025 Award
09/20/2025

MVD Community Connections receives award for charitable giving

The ADOT MVD Community Connections team was recently recognized with the AAMVA Region 4 2025 Community Service Award for their continued efforts to support community organizations across the state.
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12/17/2019

VIDEO: Arizona's official balladeer celebrates I-17 Mystery Tree

The "random act of kindness" by the person or persons decorating a scrub tree near Sunset Point inspired Dolan Ellis to write a song called "Scrubby." He visited ADOT recently to perform it.
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12/16/2019

Though it isn't hump day, we're recalling a famous Arizona camel driver

You don’t have to be a fan of Arizona roadside attractions or intrigued by alternative pack animals to appreciate this. But it helps. According to The Associated Press, today is the 117th anniversary of the passing of Hi Jolly, the Syrian...
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12/15/2019

Where in AZ??

We're taking the long-view on this week's "Where in AZ??" image.
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12/13/2019

Adopt a Highway: The gift of you

During the gift-giving season of the holidays, we have our own suggestion about what might be a meaningful present for you and your family.
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12/12/2019

Throwback Thursday: History wrapped up in a bridge

Today we are throwing back to the Bill Williams River bridge on State Route 95 and all the history that one place embodies.
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12/11/2019

Art of Transportation: Clouds and construction with a silver lining

Construction is not always easy or painless, but this project has our heads up in the clouds.
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12/10/2019

Permit Test @ Home making things a bit easier for parents

Does this sound familiar? Teenager: “Mom, I need to get my learner’s permit, can you take tomorrow afternoon off to take me to MVD for the test?” Mom (to herself): “Aside from the fact that my boss will be upset and I’m two days behind on...
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12/09/2019

Adopt a Highway: A decade of dedication to volunteerism

When their son Manuel died, Sally and Nacho Ochoa adopted a mile of US 60 near Show Low in his memory. Though Nacho has also passed away, Sally continues to help keep that section beautiful.
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12/08/2019

Where in AZ??

This week's photo comes from a busy travel spot. Make sure you enter your best guess!
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12/06/2019

AZ 511 app a new habit worth picking up

I don’t know about you, but it takes a mighty strong incentive for me to change my habits. But after getting stuck in one too many traffic jams, I’ve found one: the AZ511 mobile app. For me, the benefits of the AZ511 app offer a strong...
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