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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive focused.

05/22/2026

Over Memorial Day Weekend, drive focused and designate a driver

The heat is here and a long three-day weekend is ahead to mark the unofficial start to summer. And with people planning road trips over Memorial Day weekend, we want to remind drivers to stay focused and expect the unexpected. But, before...

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Women discuss construction opportunities at ADOT expo

05/21/2026

ADOT expo panel highlights women in construction

Last week's ADOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Transportation Expo, themed "Road to Results: People, Projects and Progress," brought together more than 400 attendees ready to connect with industry leaders and explore project opportunities, build partnerships and make workforce connections.

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05/18/2026

Welcome aboard: Meet the new volunteers

These dedicated groups are stepping up to make a positive impact by keeping highways clean. Join us in celebrating their commitment to Arizona and their communities.

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'Move Over' effort ramps up in Northern Arizona

When the weather begins to warm across Northern Arizona in the spring, it’s a sprint to begin and complete temperature-sensitive pavement repairs and highway improvements before the colder temperatures of fall return. With maintenance crews...

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06/03/2020

Keep your cool: Prepare yourself and your vehicle for summer heat

With high summer temperatures here again, we have some tips to make sure the heat doesn't get to you or your vehicle.

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06/02/2020

Signing up for AZ MVD Now is as easy as 1-2-3!

Have you activated your free AZ MVD Now account? If not, its simple and easy and we'll walk you through it!

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New concrete lies next to rebar set for next pour

06/01/2020

Concrete proof we’re near halfway point on Winkelman bridge project

We are nearly halfway there on our bridge replacement project on State Route 77 at Winkelman, and here's the proof.

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Intersection at dusk with traffic lights, cars passing, and a freeway overpass. A green sign reads Maricopa Fwy. Some palm trees and plants are visible.

05/29/2020

See the changes happening on I-17 at Central Avenue

Drivers may have noticed some changes to I-17 at Central Avenue, but more is coming this weekend as we rebuild the bridge there.

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05/28/2020

Arizona Highways contest entries bring the "wow"

Arizona Highways magazine called for photographers to send the best shots of Arizona scenery they had. Here are the three photos that brought the "wow" factor.

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05/27/2020

A season of change for the MVD

Between a planned computer operating system upgrade and the current public health situation, there has been a lot of changes for the MVD lately. But there has been a silver lining to all of this change.

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