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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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List of Adopt a Highway volunteers
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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07/13/2025

PODCAST: Here's how ADOT keeps up with all that freeway landscaping

Alexis Zaring, Environmental Program Coordinator for ADOT's Central District, visits On the Road With ADOT to explain what it takes to maintain hundreds of miles of shoulders lining Phoenix-area freeways.
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ADOT volunteers
07/12/2025

Join our Adopt a Highway open house for Phoenix-area volunteers

Adopt a Highway volunteer program coordinators are holding an open house and appreciation event for Phoenix-area volunteers and those considering an adoption from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 16.
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07/06/2025

PODCAST: Blasting, consistent closure periods advance US 60 bridges project

Spend a few minutes with Garin Groff and host Doug Nintzel and you'll be up to date on a project replacing the US 60 Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges east of the Valley.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.
07/04/2025

Celebrate independence and designated drivers

Whether you’re celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with hot dogs and barbecue, attending a fireworks show or spending time with family and friends, we want to remind Arizonans to designate a driver or have a game plan of how you’re...
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Arizona Travel ID
07/01/2025

The Arizona Travel ID means freedom to fly this 4th of July

The Arizona Travel ID and other forms of federally compliant identification such as a valid U.S. passport, make it easier to fly to your favorite American locations for this holiday to see a small town parade, big city fireworks or other American traditions.
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Specialty plates featured in June.
06/30/2025

June recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media.
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06/29/2025

PODCAST: Get the lowdown on how ADOT handles emergencies

This week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features David Egliskis, who makes sure ADOT is prepared for all manner of natural and human-caused events that could affect travelers.
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MVD Community Connections tab donations
06/23/2025

MVD collects aluminum tabs for Arizona Ronald McDonald houses

For the third straight year, MVD offices across the state collected those magical aluminum tabs for an entire year for the Ronald McDonald House Charities to help provide families traveling for their child’s medical needs a welcoming home away from home.
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06/22/2025

PODCAST: Catching up on projects around Arizona with ADOT's state engineer

By popular demand, we invited Greg Byres, ADOT State Engineer and Deputy Director for Transportation, to discuss big projects that are continuing, set to get underway or wrapping up all around our fair state
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Photo of the seaplane loaded on the back of a large truck and trailer.
06/19/2025

How a seaplane travels by land across Arizona

Recently, the Philippine Mars seaplane was transported from Lake Pleasant north of Phoenix to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson.
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