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06/21/2026

PODCAST: Big improvements set to begin between Maricopa and I-10

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on the upcoming State Route 347 improvement project, talks with guest host Marcy McMacken about much-anticipated changes set to occur on SR 347, including the addition of a third travel lane in each direction.
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Adopt a Highway volunteer lineup
06/12/2026

The heat is on: Safety tips for volunteers

Read about safety precautions for Adopt a Highway volunteers and anyone planning to enjoy the Arizona outdoors this summer.
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Arizona Wallet
06/11/2026

Arizona Wallet adds more features and functions

The Arizona Wallet app can now alert you when your vehicle registration is about to expire, directly on your smartphone. To learn more about the Arizona Wallet and the other digital wallet options available in Arizona, please visit azdot.gov/DigitalIDs.
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Arizona "Protect Our Environment" Specialty License Plate.
12/09/2023

ADOT’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is already here, leaving many scrambling to find meaningful gifts for their loved ones that fit within their budget and will arrive quickly. Look no further! We’ve got you covered with these gifts for the Arizonans in...
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The Tempe Drain that is being improved as part of the Broadway Curve Improvement Project
12/08/2023

Enhancing the I-10 Broadway Curve: Revamping Tempe Drain for improved freeway safety, efficiency

Keeping excess amounts of water off freeways is always a goal when designing and constructing roadways and crews with the Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project are working to ensure that this goal is met. One of the major...
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Two ADOT volunteers walking down the street in front of a semi truck decked out in Holiday lights for the Electric Light Parade.
12/07/2023

ADOT shines in the Electric Light Parade

Since the late 1980s, the APS Electric Light Parade has lit up Central Phoenix every December with festive celebrations of holiday spirit. This year, though, marks the return of ADOT’s presence in the annual tradition. “I’ve been here since...
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The latest design of the Arizona Driver License
12/04/2023

‘Tis the season for Travel ID

The holiday season is officially in full swing. Thanksgiving is over, leftovers are cleaned out of the fridge and everyone is busy getting ready for the next holiday celebration. After you get the decorations and ugly sweaters out of the...
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Man operating a snowplow simulator while another observes his progress
12/01/2023

ADOT’s snowplow operators prepare for winter season with immersive simulators

With snow already falling in the high country, drivers across Arizona are counting on snowplow operators to clear highways. Operators of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 200 snowplows have been training since late summer on...
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A collage of specialty license plates featured on social media in December.
11/30/2023

November recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

Searching for a Christmas gift for someone who’s difficult to shop for? In Arizona, you can choose from more than 90 specialty license plates that support a range of diverse causes and interests. You can choose plates supporting your...
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A traffic attenuator after a crash.
11/28/2023

ADOT explains: What’s an attenuator?

You likely have no idea what the contraption in the above photo is called, even though you probably drive past them every day. They're called crash attenuators and they’re simple, efficient and safe devices that can absorb the impact of a...
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A collage of pictures depticing the MVD participating in a food drive
11/24/2023

MVD employees donate Thanksgiving supplies to elder care centers

Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for seniors in affordable housing facilities, so the MVD Community Connections engagement team decided to share some holiday spirit. Employees at several MVD offices gathered Thanksgiving food and...
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive safely.
11/24/2023

A reflection on Thanksgiving traffic safety messages

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but we at the Arizona Department of Transportation are always thankful for motorists who practice safe driving. That theme was woven into some of the traffic safety messages displayed on overhead signs this...
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Collage of photos featuring items and recipients of items donated to City of Hop
11/22/2023

MVD Community Connections donates cozy supplies to City of Hope

Employees from two Phoenix-area MVD locations worked together to help those battling cancer know they are not alone in their fight. The ‘Detect it, Treat it, Defeat it!’ project is part of MVD's community engagement program, "MVD Community...
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