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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.

07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...

4 years of MVD Community Connections

07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.

AAH four volunteer collage

06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

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Interchange under construction for South Mountain Freeway

03/27/2018

Extended Southern Avenue closure paves way for South Mountain Freeway

On Monday, traffic returned to Southern Avenue between 61st Avenue and 64th Drive in Laveen.

AZMVDNOW graphic

03/26/2018

From the Director: Permit Test @ Home is part of MVD's commitment to safety

Like many new things, ADOT's innovative “Permit Test @ Home” service has aroused some skepticism. We believe it helps get Arizona out of line and safely on the road.

03/25/2018

Where in AZ??

This week's "Where in AZ??" challenge is a spot that's especially close to our heart here at ADOT.

Aerial view of a highway overpass crossing above a railroad track with a train, surrounded by roads, buildings, and a water tower in a desert area.

03/23/2018

Maricopa overpass will also improve connection to Casa Grande

Construction begins next week on a $55 million SR 347 overpass in the heart of Maricopa.

03/22/2018

From the Director: Safety Message Contest

ADOT Director John Halikowski calls on Arizona citizens to vote for the next safety message you want to see on ADOT message boards.

MVD customers and staff in an MVD office

03/21/2018

How much has the MVD office experience improved? Ask our customers

The MVD has been making improvements, and customers are noticing.

03/20/2018

In Douglas, ADOT officers win Battle of the Badges blood drive

Learn how ADOT officers took home the Heart Award for the number of people who donated blood in the local contest.

Drone on table

03/19/2018

Allow me to drone on about ADOT’s remote-control pilots!

ADOT drone helps crews get a better look at projects.

03/18/2018

Where in AZ??

Today's "Where in AZ??" challenge takes you to some steep terrain and curvy roads.

A plaque honors Charles Churchill Small Father of Arizona Highways with mountains and desert in the background.

03/14/2018

Remembering the “Father of Arizona Highways”

State archives shed light on little-known man once honored as the "Father of Arizona Highways."