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Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.
01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.
01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...
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On the Road With ADOT logo
01/04/2026

PODCAST: ADOT's partnership with native nations across Arizona

Native nations comprise roughly a quarter of Arizona's land, and state highways are key corridors for them. In this week's episode, our Native Nations Ambassador for Infrastructure Development discusses how ADOT partners with our state's 22 federally recognized tribes and eight others with ancestral ties to Arizona.
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Black and white photo of workers replacing lights in the Queen Creek Tunnel
04/09/2020

Throwback Thursday: Keeping the lights on

Somebody has to keep the lights on, which is why today's Throwback Thursday highlights a crew doing lighting maintenance in the early 1970s.
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Rest area maintenance
04/08/2020

ADOT (literally) pulling out the stops to support trucking during pandemic

We don't use the word "literally" lightly, but it applies to what ADOT has done to better help serve truckers during the current public health situation.
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04/07/2020

Heed this message when it comes to MVD services

You may have noticed our signs displaying messages about the public health situation. But the message about Service Arizona bears repeating.
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2020 Arizona Census encouraging participation.
04/06/2020

For the 2020 Census and transportation, everyone counts

While those other drivers during your commute may sometimes seem like a nuisance, the truth is they - and you - are an important part of making sure the state gets its fair amount of transportation funds.
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04/05/2020

Where in AZ??

It was smooth sailing for any drivers out when this "Where in AZ??" image was snapped.
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04/03/2020

Watch the creative destruction happening on I-10 at Ruthrauff

We recently set to work demolishing the old I-10 bridge over Ruthrauff Road in Tucson to build a better interchange.
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Construction academy graduates pose with certificates
04/02/2020

Construction Academy for women sets up graduates for success

The first ADOT Construction Academy exclusively for women bucked trends and stereotypes.
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Vehicle using South Mountain Freeway
04/01/2020

South Mountain Freeway saves time for commuters, businesses

For businesses along its route, the South Mountain Freeway is proving to be a time saver.
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Work zone with barriers and traffic cones
03/31/2020

Driving Safety Home: Safe work zones for all

It's that time of year again. Warming temperatures mean spring is when construction projects kick into high gear. So it's an appropriate time for Work Zone Awareness Week. State Engineer Dallas Hammit shares his thoughts on what this week means.
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AZ MVD NOW logo with Arizona state outline and bold letters in black and orange.
03/30/2020

AZ MVD Now a real-world solution for current MVD needs

There's a lot going on in the world at the moment and AZ MVD Now makes a trip to the MVD one less thing to worry about.
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