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Tucson MVD remodel
07/18/2025

Tucson North MVD office remodel update

The Motor Vehicle Division Tucson North office is undergoing a complete remodel. This full remodel will help modernize and expand the size of the office to help everyone get out of the line and safely on the road. But while this remodel is happening, people can still stop by and visit the TeleMVD modular trailer in the parking lot to get MVD services completed.
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An ADOT truck pulling an overturned vehicle in a parking lot.
07/14/2025

First Incident Response Readiness Symposium focuses on safety first

At ADOT, safety is always top of mind. Our crews respond to all sorts of incidents on the highway — from wildfires to crashes and more — and it’s important for them to be prepared and refresh their skills so they can help clear the highway...
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07/13/2025

PODCAST: Here's how ADOT keeps up with all that freeway landscaping

Alexis Zaring, Environmental Program Coordinator for ADOT's Central District, visits On the Road With ADOT to explain what it takes to maintain hundreds of miles of shoulders lining Phoenix-area freeways.
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Adopt a Highway volunteers
10/17/2024

Adopt a Highway: Outstanding volunteers improve SR 79 corridor

Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex employees shared a few photos with us after a cleanup on their adopted State Route 79 segment near Florence. We couldn’t help but notice their smiles—a condition found often in our volunteers...
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10/13/2024

PODCAST: Get the lowdown on Adopt a Highway litter pickups

In this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, Adopt a Highway coordinator Mary Currie discusses what goes into adopting a mile or more of state highway and what volunteers are responsible for. More importantly, Mary explains how fulfilling it is to be part of making state highways more appealing for all.
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Holbrook sign
10/11/2024

How the town of Holbrook got its name

Like many towns in the west, the northeastern Arizona town of Holbrook got its name from railroads. On Sept. 24, 1881, the day that the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad completed its railway through town, the town was named after the railroad...
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Photo of Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway
10/10/2024

Q&A: Loop 101 improvements underway west of I-17 in the northwest Valley

We recently launched the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway Improvement Project between 75th Avenue and Interstate 17 in the northwest Valley. ADOT's Resident Engineer Joel Porras spoke with us to provide you with information about his project.
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Officer Mike Dees receiving his award
10/09/2024

ADOT Enforcement and Compliance officer honored by Arizona Trucking Association

Through his work to ensure safe travel by commercial vehicles, Officer Mike Dees with our Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) embodies ADOT's commitment to safely connecting people while empowering the state's economy.
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10/06/2024

PODCAST: How ADOT is helping monarch butterflies thrive

ADOT's vision includes safely connecting people, but did you know we also look out for monarch butterflies? This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Biologist Alexa Lopezlira and her work to support pollinators along state highways.
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A stone marker along US 60 in Arizona is missing a metal plaque. The landscape is full of weeds, plants and a bush in the background.
10/05/2024

Missing: McMillanville Historical Marker

A mystery surrounds the disappearance of a historical marker along US 60 that commemorated a silver mining ghost town.
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Two small metal tins filled with thick, textured substances: one with yellow paste and one with white paste. Both have a portion scooped out, showing the metal bottom of the tins.
10/03/2024

Thermoplastic Paint Marks Arizona’s Roads

Thermoplastic paint is a very important part of Arizona’s highways. Every batch must be tested and meet ADOT standards before it is used.
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Graphic of the Arizona Highway Magazine specialty plate that says, "Gemini."
10/02/2024

What specialty plate we think you would like based on your zodiac sign

With more than 100 options, it can be challenging for Arizona drivers to choose the specialty license plate that best fits their personality. Specialty plates offer a unique opportunity to add customization to your vehicle while supporting...
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Map of I-10 widening project in northwest Tucson area
10/01/2024

Just three months will bring three big changes to I-10 in northwest Tucson

The entire section of eastbound I-10 that’s under construction between Ina and Ruthrauff roads will shift onto the freeway’s new lanes, the remainder of westbound I-10 traffic will move onto new lanes and the Orange Grove Road interchange will reopen to traffic.
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