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09/27/2024

This World Tourism Day get the AZ Travel ID and be ready to fly to your next tourist spot

Sept. 27 is celebrated each year as the World Tourism Day to foster awareness of tourism’s social, cultural and economic benefits. A great way to celebrate tourism day locally is to schedule an appointment at your MVD office and update your...
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A white mask of a ghost typically associated with the "Scream" movie franchise.
09/24/2024

Adopt a Highway: National CleanUp Day volunteers scream about litter

ADOT volunteers uncovered some interesting and what some might call scary trash during Saturday’s National CleanUp Day event in Loop 202 right of way in Tempe. Pre-Halloween chuckles resounded when a well-worn mask depicting a character...
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09/23/2024

AZ Travel ID deadline update: Feds promote possible phased deadline approach

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on its phased approach for enforcement of the REAL ID regulations after the May 7, 2025, enforcement deadline.
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08/21/2023

Paving work begins on the I-17 Improvement Project

If you’ve driven on I-17 near Anthem Way during the last few weeks, you may have noticed that the I-17 Improvement Project has hit a significant milestone. As work continues on the 23-mile stretch between Anthem Way and Sunset Point, crews...
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08/18/2023

The power of a driver license

Remember that feeling when you first got your driver license? A feeling of independence,and accomplishment? Most people tend to forget about their driver license or ID card once it is in the wallet or purse. Unfortunately, there is a...
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Two people stand on a highway shoulder in orange safety vests.
08/17/2023

Adopt a Highway: Register now for Sept. 16 National CleanUp Day

Registration begins here for the Sept. 16 annual cleanup event to help reduce litter along Arizona’s state highways. Welcome back seasoned volunteer groups and all new permit holders. Dust off those litter picker-uppers and head out with...
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Highway Artwork Pillars
08/16/2023

Arizona highway artwork tells the stories of local communities, and looks good doing it

Similarly to how artwork adorns the walls of museums, artwork also adorns the walls, bridges and columns of Arizona’s highways. Often created by local artists and inspired by the communities and agriculture of the surrounding areas, the...
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Highway signs are stacked in rows on the ground, waiting to be delivered and installed.
08/14/2023

Making signs in ADOT's Sign Shop

Signs are everywhere on Arizona’s highways, providing information about speed limits, nearby locations, rest areas and more. But how and where are these signs made? ADOT has a Sign Shop where signs big and small are produced. The shop can...
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A smiling dog with a red collar sits on the ground.
08/10/2023

ADOT crew rescues pup fleeing Diamond Fire

When the Diamond Fire blazed near State Route 87 in late-July, ADOT crews from Payson were dispatched to set up traffic control to provide space for firefighters to work to contain the wildfire. While doing this, crews found a pup fleeing...
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A photo collage showing people gathered around school supplies that will be donated to students.
08/09/2023

ADOT MVD Community Connections gets an A+

It’s the start of another school year, and the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is helping kids and teachers head back with the supplies they need. MVD teams across the state collected school supplies from...
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An Arizona license plate is pictured in the foreground of a desert sunset. The sky is colored shades of yellow, orange, pink, red and purple. Two saguaro cactus can be seen.
08/08/2023

Arizona’s license plate takes the top spot in national survey

The Arizona license plate was just voted the best plate in the country, according to an Insurance.com survey across all 50 states. The online article highlights some of the favorite license plates according to the survey respondents...
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Construction of an underground drainage system. A concrete pipe is partially buried in the ground.
08/07/2023

Answering questions about the I-17 Regional Drainage System

ADOT announced in July the new Interstate 17 Regional Drainage System between Dunlap Avenue and Greenway Road in north Phoenix is fully operational in time for this summer’s monsoon. Construction started in summer 2020. Our Public...
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A bingo card with various Arizona specialty license plates.
08/03/2023

ADOT Kids: I spy … a red bird, coyote, snake ... “BINGO!”

Hey ADOT Kids (and parents)! Are you taking one more road trip before school starts back up? If so, we have a fun game for the whole family to play in the car (except the driver!). License plate bingo is easy and fun to play. We have a link...
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