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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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03/13/2014

Look at the progress: Loop 303/I-10 traffic interchange

Check out the progress on the Loop 303/I-10 traffic interchange project.
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03/12/2014

Much effort needed to move I-11 from concept to reality

ADOT Director John Halikowski discusses I-11, along with the effort and cooperation needed to move forward.
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03/11/2014

Tentative Five-Year Construction Program ready for public comment

ADOT is asking for your thoughts regarding the 2015-2019 tentative five-year program.
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03/07/2014

A new milestone for Loop 303 project

West Valley drivers are going to notice a change at Loop 303/McDowell Road and Loop 303/Thomas Road come Sunday morning.
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Poster promoting public input for Arizonas Tucson-Phoenix rail study, with train images and comment deadline.
03/06/2014

Get your opinion heard, public comment period begins this week for ADOT's passenger rail study

As ADOT continues to study the feasibility of a passenger rail line between Phoenix and Tucson, the agency is looking to the public to provide input on the three alternatives that have been selected for further study.
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Black-and-white map showing Arizona’s state highway system, including Route 66 and Route 89, labeled by county.
03/05/2014

Numbering Arizona's highways

"Arizona's Transportation History" provides us with a look at how and why our state's highways were numbered.
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02/28/2014

I-17 climbing lane project moves to next phase

One of the most visible projects on Interstate 17 is moving onto the final phase of construction.
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Cars driving on a highway next to an overpass under construction, with a stadium in the background.
02/27/2014

Progress can be seen on Loop 101 ramps in Glendale

The future Loop 101 HOV-lane ramps at the Maryland Avenue Bridge have truly taken shape near the Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.
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National Transportation Week Display from 1980
02/26/2014

From the ADOT Archives: Communicating with the Public

Back in May of 1980, ADOT marked National Transportation Week with this outstanding exhibit that was displayed inside Phoenix's Central Library.
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02/25/2014

Arizona Highways publisher recognized for contributions to tourism

Arizona Highways magazine publisher Win Holden was honored with the 2014 Tourism Legacy Award at the 10th Annual Arizona Tourism Unity Dinner on Feb. 12, recognizing the top supporters of tourism in the state.
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