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Vehicles driving on the highway.

08/31/2026

2025 crash data shows decrease in traffic fatalities for third straight year

Crash data from 2025 shows a decrease in traffic fatalities and crashes across Arizona roads for the third straight year. That’s a positive step in the right direction, but even one death is one too many, and there is more work to be done...

08/30/2026

PODCAST: If a trip to a Motor Vehicle Division office is on your to-do list, this episode of On the Road with ADOT will get you ready

A lot of business with the Motor Vehicle Division can be done online. However, if a visit to an MVD office is in your future, you’ll want to listen to our latest episode of On the Road with ADOT. MVD Spokesman Bill Lamoreaux sits down with host Doug Nintzel to offer helpful hints to get you “MVD ready.”

AAH quarterly volunteer image

08/19/2026

Volunteers make Arizona shine

Adopt a Highway is rolling out the red carpet for our newest volunteers! See who is making a difference in your community and join us in celebration.

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Black and white photo of a map of proposed Globe interchange

05/17/2018

Throwback Thursday: Public meetings and posters

A 1971 public meeting in Globe to discuss a new route for US 60/70 is one example of ADOT's commitment to public comments on its projects.

05/16/2018

Where are the chairs at MVD offices?

If you've recently visited the MVD and have wondered why you can't find a chair, this blog post will answer your question.

A Family Circus cartoon shows a family in a red car discussing speed limits and laws about children talking in cars.

05/15/2018

Rediscovered ‘Family Circus’ cartoon shows the power of ‘packratting’

In this blog, the second remembering cartoonist and Arizona resident Bill Keane, we take a closer look at the cartoon itself.

05/14/2018

From the Director: Taking a walk down memory lane for National Transportation Week

Jeffy said it best (or was it Billy, Dolly or PJ?): "Don't get dead." National Transportation Week draws focus to safe driving.

Workers and an excavator build a canal or ditch, lining it with material on a sunny day.

05/11/2018

Pavement, safety improvements underway on State Route 88

ADOT crews take extra steps as they work on the historically significant road, State Route 88.

State Route 67 passing sign for Kaibab National Forest

05/10/2018

SR 67 set to open for North Rim seasonal visitors

After hibernating for the winter, State Route 67 reopens May 15 from Jacob Lake to the Grand Canyon North Rim.

Highway at night

05/09/2018

Focus on Driving: May leads all months for impairment-related crashes

Many variables affect this, but long the holiday weekend and various celebrations are contributing factors.

05/08/2018

Big step forward for I-10 widening project as first pavement goes down

It's one of two projects that will make the interstate three lanes in each direction between Tucson and Casa Grande.

05/07/2018

Marine mom honors son by adopting a stretch of State Route 79

Quick action by ADOT employees made a mother's day.

Highway potholes

05/04/2018

I-17 northbound into Flagstaff getting much-needed TLC

ADOT is replacing pavement on northbound Interstate 17 in the high country.