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Three people pose for a photo in front of a bench and next to boxes filled with aluminum cab tabs.

05/30/2024

MVD collects aluminum can tabs for Arizona Ronald McDonald houses

Together, 27 ADOT Motor Vehicle Division locations collected nearly 450 pounds of aluminum can tabs as part of a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Arizona.

Crosswalk signal showing it's safe to walk

05/28/2024

From suggestion to improvement: 'It has made a WORLD of difference'

Quite a few of us were pleased to see a letter to the editor in Sunday’s Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff praising an improvement that started when someone reached out to ADOT Constituent Services.

Three people stand behind large, blue trash bags filled with litter removed from a rural highway.

05/26/2024

Adopt a Highway: Volunteer takes on littered SR 87 near Mount Ord

Volunteer group leader Arturo Delgado wasted no time heading out for a first cleanup on his newly adopted mile, located on State Route 87 from milepost 222 to 224. The segment is near the western trailhead to Mount Ord (external link) and...

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11/19/2017

Where in AZ??

If you're an avid Arizona traveler, then this challenge is for you!

11/17/2017

From the Director: Bringing awareness to traffic incident management

National Traffic Incident Management Week is here and it's important to know what to do in a minor crash, both for your safety and others on the road.

11/16/2017

From the Archives: Black Canyon Highway at Thomas

Our blog series "From the ADOT Archives" takes you back to downtown Phoenix in 1960.

11/15/2017

Do you know what to do in these situations?

Think you know the best course of action when you encounter an incident on the highway? Take our quiz and find out.

11/14/2017

ServiceArizona.com: 20 years of getting you out of line and safely on the road

What processes 2.6 million vehicle registration renewals each year and is celebrating a birthday? It's ServiceArizona.com.

11/13/2017

From the Director: ADOT brings jobs and benefits to the small-business community

ADOT program celebrates fifth year helping small, minority-owned or woman-owned businesses perform work on transportation projects.

11/12/2017

Where in AZ??

This sign is a sure clue to the correct location in our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge.

11/10/2017

From the Director: The app you have to have

ADOT Director John Halikowski explains the benefits of the new ADOT Alerts app.

11/09/2017

Speed limits lowered on I-17 near Black Canyon City during Veterans Day weekend

Drivers taking I-17 this holiday weekend are urged to avoid driving distracted, obey speed limits and make smart decisions behind the wheel.

11/08/2017

A visit from Rocky helps mark milestone for Ina Road/I-10 project

The Ina Road interchange was progressing without any surprises until a furry visitor make an unexpected appearance.