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08/03/2025

PODCAST: Protect yourself against scam texts claiming to be from ADOT

In this 15-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Capt. Brian Eckenboy with ADOT's Office of Inspector General and Fraud Hotline explains how texts you've seen from scammers claiming to be ADOT work alongside other scams and what you need to know to protect yourself.

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07/30/2025

July recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media. We call this the "Specialty Plate Spotlight" and here are the plates that were featured in July.

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07/28/2025

ADOT, partners honored for US 180 stormwater project

ADOT and the city of Flagstaff have been recognized with an award for a significant stormwater drainage system project along US 180 .

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From the Director: Interstate 11 comment period is now

We need your help as ADOT moves forward on an environmental study as part of the planning process for the proposed Interstate 11 corridor stretching from Nogales to Wickenburg.

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05/25/2016

ADOT, archaeologists look to learn more about past before South Mountain Freeway construction

The Arizona Department of Transportation is currently conducting archaeological work in advance of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project

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05/24/2016

From airplane graveyard to ADOT's Airport of the Year

Pinal Airpark was once known as an airport graveyard that stored old jets. Today, the Marana airport has been resurrected.

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05/23/2016

From the Director: Future of transportation moves us closer to 'Jetsons'

We in the transportation world face the evolving use of technology in developing connected and automated vehicles.

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05/20/2016

What a difference a month makes at Bell and Grand

In the spirit of our From the Archives posts, we let's take a look at one month of progress on the overpass and interchange ADOT is building at Bell Road and Grand Avenue in Surprise.

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05/19/2016

Six ways to make your Arizona MVD trip faster

We know a trip to the MVD isn’t at the top of most people’s to-do list. So, we’ve put together our top six tips on how to get in and out of the MVD in a New York minute.

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05/18/2016

Motorcycle Awareness Month is marked in May

ADOT is using Motorcycle Awareness Month to remind drivers of all vehicles – two-wheeled, four-wheeled and more – to be more aware of motorcycles, making roads safer for everyone.

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05/16/2016

Awards program honors ADOT shops for sustainability

Two ADOT equipment service shops were recognized for promoting environmentally friendly operational practices that reduce waste and improve sustainability.

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