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ADOT's Karl Lopez stands in front of his emergency response truck
10/06/2025

ADOT worker aids flood rescue: 'That kid needed to get to the hospital ASAP'

A news account reported how a severely injured teen ultimately got to a Phoenix hospital for treatment, due in part to help from an ADOT employee who wasn’t identified. Today, we’re sharing more about that employee and his role in the rescue amid flooding in Globe.
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On the Road With ADOT logo
10/05/2025

PODCAST: Traffic engineering's role in safely connecting Arizonans

Where do speed limits come from? How are highways engineered, signed, striped, etc., to maximize safety? To explain these and other aspects of state highways, we're pleased to have State Traffic Engineer Kerry Wilcoxon as this week's On the Road With ADOT guest.
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Adopt a Highway
10/01/2025

Volunteers bag 1.8 tons of litter on National CleanUp Day

See Adopt a Highway volunteers across Arizona caught in the act on National CleanUp Day 2025.
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05/23/2016

From the Director: Future of transportation moves us closer to 'Jetsons'

We in the transportation world face the evolving use of technology in developing connected and automated vehicles.
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05/20/2016

What a difference a month makes at Bell and Grand

In the spirit of our From the Archives posts, we let's take a look at one month of progress on the overpass and interchange ADOT is building at Bell Road and Grand Avenue in Surprise.
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05/19/2016

Six ways to make your Arizona MVD trip faster

We know a trip to the MVD isn’t at the top of most people’s to-do list. So, we’ve put together our top six tips on how to get in and out of the MVD in a New York minute.
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05/18/2016

Motorcycle Awareness Month is marked in May

ADOT is using Motorcycle Awareness Month to remind drivers of all vehicles – two-wheeled, four-wheeled and more – to be more aware of motorcycles, making roads safer for everyone.
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05/16/2016

Awards program honors ADOT shops for sustainability

Two ADOT equipment service shops were recognized for promoting environmentally friendly operational practices that reduce waste and improve sustainability.
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US 60 Tunnel
05/12/2016

Road Trip: Arizona’s piece of US 60, an original transcontinental highway

What highway features a 5,500-ft elevation change from mountains to Sonoran Desert lowlands, etc?
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05/11/2016

SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge will have some heavenly features

While the name often leads to a few jokes, the new SR 89 Hell Canyon Bridge will have some heavenly features.
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05/10/2016

New Diamondbacks look extends to license plate

Two new license plates are available. A redesigned Diamondbacks plate and a new Southwest PGA specialty plate are available at the MVD or through an Authorized Third Party office.
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05/09/2016

New hi-def cameras give motorists better picture of traffic

Drivers in the East Valley can get a clear look at the traffic that awaits them on Valley freeways thanks to images from new high-definition cameras available on the az511.gov website.
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05/06/2016

Transportation, travel and tourism featured on ADOT overhead message boards

We hope you noticed new messages on the overhead signs along the freeway mentioning the summer travel season.
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