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ADOT snowplow parked along highway
01/11/2026

PODCAST: The view from behind the wheel of an ADOT snowplow

Snowplow operator James Kline joins On the Road With ADOT to discuss not just what goes into clearing snow but what you and other drivers can do to keep yourselves and our operators safe.
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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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09/24/2018

Spare our bridges; make sure equipment is fully secured

A recent bridge strike in the East Valley is a good reminder about why it's always important to make sure whatever you're hauling is completely secured.
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09/23/2018

Where in AZ??

It's a rainbow of color in our "Where in AZ??" challenge this week.
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Black and white photo of the I-17 freeway under construction near I-40 in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 1968, with workers and equipment paving the roadway.
09/21/2018

How the I-17 Black Canyon Freeway evolved from stage route to modern highway

It took a century to turn the old, sleepy Black Canyon stagecoach route into the super highway we know as Interstate 17.
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George the dog
09/19/2018

Rest area caretaker creates a doggone happy ending when pooch goes missing

It was a harrowing two hours for his owner after little George slipped out at ADOT's Burnt Well Rest Area. But all ended well.
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Arizona driver license sample displaying a headshot, personal information, veteran status, and the word SAMPLE printed across the front.
09/18/2018

MVD doing its part to help homeless vets

A new state law allows homeless vets to get a driver license or ID card for free, easing the path out of poverty and off the street.
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Road construction
09/17/2018

South Mountain Freeway: Two-way traffic returning to Liberty Lane in Ahwatukee

Two-way traffic is being restored in stages along Liberty Lane, where crews are relocating a large waterline from the path of the South Mountain Freeway in Ahwatukee.
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09/16/2018

Where in AZ??

Another Sunday, another beautiful Arizona scene for our "Where in AZ??" challenge!
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09/14/2018

ADOT Twitter turns 10 with 224K followers

Ten years ago, we started ADOT's popular Twitter account: @ArizonaDOT. Join us as we look over the past decade.
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09/13/2018

Throwback Thursday: ADOT has kept Arizona moving since its earliest days

As long as there have been roads, state employees have continuously done the work necessary to keep you moving. Take a look back at some of their stories in this week's Throwback Thursday.
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A group of people crosses a wide street at a crosswalk under a clear blue sky and traffic lights.
09/12/2018

Pedestrian beacon makes crossing US 70 safer in reservation community

An ADOT project has made crossing US 70 safer for those living in the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation community of Bylas.
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