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Three volunteers along SR 87

07/31/2026

Adopt a Highway for National CleanUp Day, Sept. 19

If you’re new to trash cleanups, it’s not too late to get involved. Read about the most wonderful day of the year for Adopt a Highway volunteers and how to register in time for National CleanUp Day.

Black and white image of Old Trails Garage. Multiple old vehicles, including Model T's, are parked in front while men stand beside the vehicles.

07/27/2026

Then and now: Route 66 Old Trails Garage and Store

In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66, we’ve decided to look back on one of the iconic stops along the route that still stands proud to this day: the Old Trails Garage.

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07/23/2026

TeleMVD now available in Colorado City

The newest TeleMVD station is located in the Colorado City Town Hall and will help residents conduct MVD business in the community without having to go to an MVD or Authorized Third Party office miles away.

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05/18/2018

Arizona Highways guidebook knows its way around northern Arizona

A new Arizona Highways guidebook is available for hikers, weekend warriors and others who love the outdoors.

Black and white photo of a map of proposed Globe interchange

05/17/2018

Throwback Thursday: Public meetings and posters

A 1971 public meeting in Globe to discuss a new route for US 60/70 is one example of ADOT's commitment to public comments on its projects.

05/16/2018

Where are the chairs at MVD offices?

If you've recently visited the MVD and have wondered why you can't find a chair, this blog post will answer your question.

A Family Circus cartoon shows a family in a red car discussing speed limits and laws about children talking in cars.

05/15/2018

Rediscovered ‘Family Circus’ cartoon shows the power of ‘packratting’

In this blog, the second remembering cartoonist and Arizona resident Bill Keane, we take a closer look at the cartoon itself.

05/14/2018

From the Director: Taking a walk down memory lane for National Transportation Week

Jeffy said it best (or was it Billy, Dolly or PJ?): "Don't get dead." National Transportation Week draws focus to safe driving.

Workers and an excavator build a canal or ditch, lining it with material on a sunny day.

05/11/2018

Pavement, safety improvements underway on State Route 88

ADOT crews take extra steps as they work on the historically significant road, State Route 88.

State Route 67 passing sign for Kaibab National Forest

05/10/2018

SR 67 set to open for North Rim seasonal visitors

After hibernating for the winter, State Route 67 reopens May 15 from Jacob Lake to the Grand Canyon North Rim.

Highway at night

05/09/2018

Focus on Driving: May leads all months for impairment-related crashes

Many variables affect this, but long the holiday weekend and various celebrations are contributing factors.

05/08/2018

Big step forward for I-10 widening project as first pavement goes down

It's one of two projects that will make the interstate three lanes in each direction between Tucson and Casa Grande.

05/07/2018

Marine mom honors son by adopting a stretch of State Route 79

Quick action by ADOT employees made a mother's day.