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07/05/2026

PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.

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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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Trips to the MVD eliminated for learners' permits

It's a rite of passage for many teenagers and now it can be done in the convenience of your own home.

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Arizona Centennial sign along State Route 286

02/28/2018

Historic Highway 286 reaches ranches, tiny border town of Sasabe

Learn about what you'll find along the historic highway of State Route 286.

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Construction workers in safety gear stand near a steel rebar structure, with heavy machinery operating on a dirt site in the background.

02/27/2018

I-10 at Eloy: A video tour of progress on widening, dust detection system

ADOT is widening Interstate 10 near Eloy, but motorists won't see much for delays during construction.

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02/26/2018

From the Director: Collaboration is key

We're excited to support the Sonoran government with the creation of a safety corridor for Mexico Route 8 between Lukeville and the beaches in Puerto Peñasco

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02/25/2018

Where in AZ??

If you think you know every inch of Arizona, we have a challenge for you!

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02/23/2018

ADOT engineers a faster way to deliver highway projects

We wrap up our celebration of National Engineers Week with a big continuous improvement win that's helping us deliver more highway projects on schedule.

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02/22/2018

Engineers find creative solutions to transportation challenges

We're looking back at the blogs that showcase engineering for National Engineers Week.

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Material engineer Julie Kliewer leads a project tour

02/22/2018

What goes into a highway? A bridge? Ask a materials engineer

Materials engineers evaluate everything from the rocks that go into cement to the reflective beads used in paints that stripe roadways to the bolts that help hold bridges together.

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