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09/27/2026

PODCAST: Guard yourself against scams by listening to the Motor Vehicle Division's advice

Don't fall for scams! In this episode of On the Road with ADOT, MVD Spokesman Bill Lamoreaux discusses how to avoid being a victim of scams and the MVD's new digital wallet.

Image of Route 66 shield painted on roadway

09/25/2026

ADOT’s role in keeping Route 66 road-trip-ready

With the Route 66 centennial just around the corner, have you ever wondered about ADOT’s role in keeping Route 66 as iconic and road-trip-ready as ever?

AAH four Tucson volunteers and bagged trash

09/25/2026

National CleanUp Day volunteers bag 2.6 tons for Arizona

See volunteers caught in the act besting seven prior cleanup records for National CleanUp Day.

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06/21/2017

Continuous Improvement: New MVD hours reduce wait times

The Arizona MVD is opening early to move you through the MVD faster and more efficiently.

Historic photo showing Highway 85 as a gravel road

06/20/2017

Highway History: State Route 85

State Route 85 has an important place in Arizona's history and will continue to be important to the state's economic future.

Text Move Over AZ in bold yellow and gray letters with a blurry road background and an orange border.

06/19/2017

With projects underway in high country, be sure to ‘Move Over’ in work zones

A safety campaign geared toward northern Arizona will feature safety messages on overhead signs and on ADOT’s social media channels.

06/18/2017

Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" was this photo taken? Join us on Facebook and post your answer.

06/16/2017

Art of Transportation: Guardrail reflections

The Art of Transportation features an ADOT employee working alongside the highway.

Dust storm reduces visibility on Interstate 10, viewed through traffic camera.

06/15/2017

Technology makes early dust detection possible for planned I-10 system

The idea was hatched in 1973, but the technology to implement a revolutionary dust detection system is just now available.

Dust cloud crossing freeway

06/14/2017

Dust storms and dust channels: What’s the difference?

We're explaining what a dust channel is and sharing advice on what to if you unexpectedly get caught in one.

06/13/2017

Marking the miles one milepost at a time

Mile markers help break down Arizona's highways one mile at a time.

Bicyclists and traffic along rural state highway

06/12/2017

Driving Safety Home: Sharing the Road

ADOT's focus isn't just on transportation systems for drivers. We account for bicyclists and pedestrians too.

06/11/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and showcase your Arizona knowledge with "Where in AZ??"