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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's success through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).

The top 10 Specialty Plates 2025.

01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...

New striping at northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303

01/15/2026

MAG partnership helps ADOT make quick freeway improvements in Valley

A much-needed second lane at the northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303 results from funding flexibility provided by the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Phoenix area's regional transportation planning agency.

Popular blog articles

07/31/2018

Concrete crash cushions designed to reduce collision damage

When motorists veer out of control off the highway, traffic safety engineers have developed barriers designed to soften collisions with a wall, pole or other immovable objects.

07/30/2018

Online scheduling for VIN appointments making lines a thing of the past

By September, we expect all vehicle inspection locations statewide to be taking online appointments.

07/29/2018

Where in AZ??

Join the "Where in AZ??" fun on our social media sites!

A concrete bridge under construction with support pillars, construction equipment, and dirt visible beneath it on a clear day.

07/27/2018

You can’t see us yet, but we’re working on new phase of Ajo Way improvements

For the next few weeks we’ll be putting things in place to begin what will be an 18-month project.

07/26/2018

From the Director: Words fail when a state trooper doesn’t get home safely

Last night’s events on Interstate 10 in the West Valley are so absolutely unacceptable, so outrageous, that words can’t do justice to emotions.

07/25/2018

Signaling a commitment to southeast Pima County

We’re replacing stop signs at the ends of exit ramps at Rita, Wilmot and Kolb roads to move traffic more efficiently in a growing area.

Workers build freeway soundwall amid extreme heat

07/24/2018

Highway workers have tips for coping with Arizona’s blistering heat

Steps ADOT crews and contractors' employees take when the temperature blows past 110 can help keep you safe as well.

07/22/2018

Where in AZ??

It may be a hot July day, but we're going to put you to work with this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

Specialty plate compilation

07/20/2018

From the Director: Making transportation personal, one specialty plate at a time

Specialty plates bring in millions for cancer research, veteran's services and other worthy causes.

07/18/2018

From any perspective, I-10 widening projects are about safety

Check a video offering bird's-eye views of progress we're making on widening two stretches of I-10 in Pinal County.