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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.
07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...
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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.
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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.
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05/06/2014

Many methods used to prevent wildlife from entering roadway

Our newest video shows the different methods used by ADOT to prevent wildlife from getting into the roadway.
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Mobile-friendly ADOT site
05/02/2014

ADOT launches mobile version of site

ADOT has launched a mobile-friendly version of its website, azdot.gov.
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05/01/2014

ADOT to launch new driver license process and design

Coming soon to your wallet or handbag: a newly designed Arizona driver license – and a new process to get it.
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Crane installs concrete tunnel for wildlife underpass
04/30/2014

Check it out: Wildlife underpass installation

We’ve got an interesting time-lapse video to share with you today that shows the installation of a wildlife underpass on SR 86.
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04/24/2014

By the Numbers: Rubberized Asphalt

Learn some trivia and fun facts about rubberized asphalt.
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04/22/2014

New boot truck spray guards help protect environment, save money

New devices on trucks used by ADOT to apply oil on highway pavement to extend the lifespan of the road surface are reducing taxpayer costs, saving time and helping the environment.
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04/21/2014

Upcoming Earth Day inspires a look back to previous posts

In honor of tomorrow's Earth Day, we thought we’d look back to some of our previous environmentally themed posts.
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Gateway Freeway (SR 24) ribbon cutting ceremony
04/16/2014

Gov. Brewer, Mesa officials help ADOT dedicate SR 24

Governor Jan Brewer, Mesa officials and the public helped ADOT dedicated the new Gateway Freeway during a preview event.
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04/15/2014

SR 89A switchbacks to close for up to five weeks after Memorial Day

ADOT will soon begin a project that will restore the pavement along a 3.5-mile segment of SR 89A through the Oak Creek Canyon switchbacks.
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Putting up a Welcome to Arizona sign
04/11/2014

Happy third birthday to the ADOT Blog!

It’s an exciting day for us here on the ADOT Blog. Not only are we celebrating the blog’s third birthday, today we’re also marking our 500th blog post!
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