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07/19/2026

PODCAST: Truck parking is a big deal for ADOT – and for everyone

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Garin Groff talks with host Doug Nintzel about improvements we have made and will be making to help connect truckers with safe and convenient parking so they can safely move goods
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AAH in memory of Hunter Maggard
07/13/2026

Remembering Hunter Maggard inspires miles of clean highways

Read about a family whose memories keep Arizona beautiful through volunteering. About 800 groups care for miles along Arizona’s highways and nearly half are adopted in remembrance of loved ones.
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07/05/2026

PODCAST: I-10 widening project keeps advancing south of the Valley

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Marcy McMacken, our lead communicator on the project, talks with guest host Laura Douglas about what drivers will see as we continue creating a wider Interstate 10 between the Valley and Casa Grande.
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Adopt a Highway Clint Fluhr memorial sign
11/06/2018

Adopt a Highway: Remembering Arizona’s memorial groups

Over 400 groups statewide adopted their segments as a memorial or remembrance of a friend or family member close to them.
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11/05/2018

Did you know you can toss your old license plate?

No need to bring your old license plate back to an MVD office. Just toss it in the recycling bin.
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Truck at port of entry with driver and officer
11/01/2018

Throwback Thursday: A friendly smile and helping hand at commercial ports

Let's look back to the days when Motor Vehicle Division officers manned ports of entry to illustrate ADOT's continuing support of commercial travel and safety.
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10/31/2018

Keeping drivers, pedestrians safe on Halloween

Encouraging drivers to make safe driving decisions, ADOT is displaying two Halloween-themed safety messages on overhead signs statewide.
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Construction Academy classroom with attendees
10/29/2018

ADOT-sponsored program offers a hand up to construction careers

Our Construction Academy helps economically disadvantaged individuals, including the unemployed, get the training and equipment they need to begin careers in transportation construction.
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10/26/2018

Temporary bridge, permanent benefits

Motorists using I-10 in Tucson are using much-improved bridges at Wilmot Road without having to endure major delays during construction.
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Two black and white images of Highway Hawk
10/25/2018

Throwback Thursday: The Highway Hawk was one busy bird

From parades and county fairs to school assemblies and community events, ADOT’s official mascot made it a mission to educate children and adults about highway safety.
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Pyramid structure marking Hi Jolly's grave
10/24/2018

From Hi Jolly to Tom Mix, you'll find history along roadways

Plaques on hundreds of monuments and markers tell stories of fallen soldiers, explorers, cowboys, Native Americans, miners, engineers, town founders and more.
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10/22/2018

ADOT Communications wins national awards for Twitter, newsletter

The awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials honored our agency's efforts to inform the public and our own employees.
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10/19/2018

Two Adopt a Highway volunteers hang up their reflective safety vests after 14 years

Walt and Nancy Einsele of Kirkland Junction have made State Route 89 near Wilhoit nicer for everyone using the highway.
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