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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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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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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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Know Snow: Clearing the roads

We’ve been blogging about #KnowSnow all week long, but we knew we couldn’t wrap things up without sharing this video.

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11/14/2013

ADOT snowplow drivers are prepared for the season

The safest location for drivers would be to try to stay behind a plow at a safe distance. If you’re behind a plow, you’re going to get from point A to point B.

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11/13/2013

ADOT ready for winter season

Every year, ADOT invites members of the media (and their audiences) to take an up-close look at all the equipment that’s involved in keeping the roads clear once the winter weather hits.

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11/12/2013

Know Snow

ADOT is kicking off its “Know Snow” campaign to help educate drivers as we head into the cold and snowy months ahead.

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11/07/2013

Understanding all the Valley freeway nicknames

We’ve compiled a list and created a map, explaining and locating popular nicknames to Phoenix’s transportation landmarks.

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Palm trees line State Route 387 in Casa Grande.

11/06/2013

SR 387 improvement project includes new pedestrian hybrid beacon

A new project on SR 387 includes sidewalk and roadway improvements, along with a new pedestrian hybrid beacon.

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A section of a drivers license application form with a checked box labeled I want to be an organ and tissue donor.

11/05/2013

MVD, Donor Network of AZ share important partnership

It’s so easy to register as an organ and tissue donor in Arizona.

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11/01/2013

Grand Canyon Airport recognized by Arizona Masonry Guild

The Operations and Aircraft Rescue and Firefight Facility (ARFF) building at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport (which is owned and operated by ADOT), was recognized at the 22nd Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards sponsored by Arizona Masonry Guild on Sept. 20.

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