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4 years of MVD Community Connections

07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.

AAH four volunteer collage

06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

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06/17/2015

Wonder why you should turn off your vehicle lights, once you’ve pulled aside?

Ever wonder why drivers are advised to turn off all vehicle lights once they have pulled safely off the road during a dust storm? Today, we've got your answer.

06/15/2015

Where will you be when the dust settles?

Drivers are reminded to ‘Pull Aside, Stay Alive’ this monsoon season.

06/12/2015

Innovative construction technology used on pavement improvement project

ADOT is testing a new method in roadway construction, called "intelligent compaction," to improve efficiency and provide longer-lasting pavement.

Screenshot of a music playlist titled “ADOT’s Dust Storm Playlist” with songs by The Clash, Mumford & Sons, Bee Gees, Bon Jovi, Kenny Loggins, and more.

06/10/2015

Songs of summer: ADOT’s dust storm playlist

We created a dust storm playlist that reflects the musical messages of dust storm safety. #PullAsideStayAlive

06/09/2015

New interactive map makes it easy to find nearby MVD, third party offices

Finding a close-by MVD or Authorized Third Party office location just got a whole lot easier.

mud and rocks blocked the roadway near Glen Canyon Dam

06/08/2015

Quick action and teamwork clears flood debris from US 89 in Page

ADOT's Equipment Services crew got traffic moving after mud and rocks blocked the roadway near Glen Canyon Dam.

ADOT completes new surface of reconstructed northbound I-15 bridge

06/05/2015

ADOT completes new surface of reconstructed northbound I-15 bridge

Crews completed an overnight concrete deck pour on the newly reconstructed northbound side of the Interstate 15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6.

06/03/2015

Arizona motor-vehicle crash deaths dropped in 2014

The number of deaths in motor-vehicle crashes across the state dropped by nearly 9 percent in 2014, according to annual statistics released by ADOT.

06/02/2015

SR 89A Oak Creek bank protection project is underway

It’s not all roads and bridges, here at ADOT. Sometimes the projects we take on include stabilizing the areas near a highway.

05/26/2015

Nesting birds are protected during construction

ADOT’s Environmental Planning Group reviews all projects and assigns measures to protect nesting birds from harm during construction.