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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.

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...

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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A construction worker in a yellow safety vest and hard hat stands at a building site with cranes, vehicles, and an overpass structure in the background.

02/20/2018

Resident engineers keep ADOT projects on track

As a resident engineer, Kole Dea is responsible for administering construction projects and ensuring that every ADOT contractor follows engineering plans precisely.

Construction work for South Mountain Freeway

02/19/2018

Happy National Engineers Week!

It's National Engineers Week and those of us at ADOT are celebrating!

02/18/2018

Where in AZ??

It's another brain teaser testing your Arizona knowledge!

02/16/2018

A bridge to the future

A new bridge used only for construction will help expedite a project widening I-10 and creating a new interchange at SR 87.

Historic bridge on Cameron Approach Road

02/15/2018

Cameron Approach Road opened eastern gateway to Grand Canyon

With millions of Grand Canyon visitors each year, it's hard to imagine a time when it was difficult to reach the park.

02/14/2018

Safe drivers: Be ours on Valentine’s Day

We're embracing the Valentine's Day spirit on our overhead message boards with a reminder to drive safely.

02/13/2018

Altar Valley volunteers clean up litter all the way to the border

Sixty volunteers come together to remove litter along State Route 286.

NIghttime dirt haul with dust reflecting orange light

02/12/2018

Art of Transportation: Nighttime dirt haul

Moving dirt makes for an interesting photo in today's Art of Transportation.

02/11/2018

Where in AZ??

It's time for our weekly Arizona trivia challenge!

02/09/2018

A specialty plate for your sweetheart

If you're searching for that perfect Valentine's gift for your better half, the MVD may be able to help.