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08/31/2026

2025 crash data shows decrease in traffic fatalities for third straight year

Crash data from 2025 shows a decrease in traffic fatalities and crashes across Arizona roads for the third straight year. That’s a positive step in the right direction, but even one death is one too many, and there is more work to be done...
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08/30/2026

PODCAST: If a trip to a Motor Vehicle Division office is on your to-do list, this episode of On the Road with ADOT will get you ready

A lot of business with the Motor Vehicle Division can be done online. However, if a visit to an MVD office is in your future, you’ll want to listen to our latest episode of On the Road with ADOT. MVD Spokesman Bill Lamoreaux sits down with host Doug Nintzel to offer helpful hints to get you “MVD ready.”
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08/19/2026

Volunteers make Arizona shine

Adopt a Highway is rolling out the red carpet for our newest volunteers! See who is making a difference in your community and join us in celebration.
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South Mountain Freeway interchange design
01/31/2020

Driving Safety Home: DDIs designed to improve traffic flow, safety

State Engineer Dallas Hammit talks about the new half diverging diamond interchanges on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway and what they mean for safety.
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Anti-human trafficking bumper sticker
01/31/2020

Helping end human trafficking is a year-round mission at ADOT

By pledging to work with the U.S. Department of Transportation and other transportation agencies across the country, we reaffirm our commitment to ending human trafficking.
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Cartoon depicting freeway traffic and message board saying Phoenix Open Ahead
01/30/2020

Yes, a busy golf tourney in Scottsdale creates busier freeway traffic

Whether you are a fan of golf or not, make sure to be prepared for heavier-than-normal traffic on the Loop 101 in north Scottsdale.
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View of Pinto Creek bridge that's being replaced
01/30/2020

With blasting over, no more Pinto Creek Bridge closures for now on US 60

The first major work on the Pinto Creek Bridge replacement project began in early November with a bang – or to be more precise, a blast.
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Stand Down event volunteers
01/29/2020

ADOT employees assist veterans with driver licenses, IDs at StandDown

MVD employees were on hand for a large event last week to help homeless veterans.
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Map showing state highways in northeastern Arizona
01/28/2020

Highway History: From Navajo Route 1 to US 160

Here's how the Arizona Highway Department got to Four Corners.
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Incident Response Unit member exits his truck along freeway.
01/27/2020

The survey says: Motorists love ADOT's new Incident Response Unit

In the last three months our Incident Response Unit has given Phoenix motorists a lot to be thankful for.
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Grand Canyon viewed from Point Huitzl
01/24/2020

Seeing the sights? State highways will get you there

Want to see the best places the state has to offer? The Arizona highway system has you covered.
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Black and white image of construction work done on a steep hill
01/23/2020

Throwback Thursday: View from the bottom

Here's a view that's not so common: the beginnings of the original Burro Creek bridge on US 93.
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Road sign Forest Lakes Heber and Snowflake
01/22/2020

Are we there yet? A guide to highway distance signs

You are getting away for a long weekend in the White Mountains. Or maybe you are coming back from a vacation at Rocky Point. Either way, you are on the highway and wondering how much longer until you reach your destination. Then, a little...
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