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A snowplow on an icy highway plowing snow.

01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...

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01/25/2026

PODCAST: Looking ahead to Southern Arizona projects for 2026

In this 10-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff discusses Southern Arizona improvements that are starting, continuing and finishing in 2026, including major upgrades for the Tucson area.

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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.

01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.

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A bridge to the future

A new bridge used only for construction will help expedite a project widening I-10 and creating a new interchange at SR 87.

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Historic bridge on Cameron Approach Road

02/15/2018

Cameron Approach Road opened eastern gateway to Grand Canyon

With millions of Grand Canyon visitors each year, it's hard to imagine a time when it was difficult to reach the park.

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02/14/2018

Safe drivers: Be ours on Valentine’s Day

We're embracing the Valentine's Day spirit on our overhead message boards with a reminder to drive safely.

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02/13/2018

Altar Valley volunteers clean up litter all the way to the border

Sixty volunteers come together to remove litter along State Route 286.

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NIghttime dirt haul with dust reflecting orange light

02/12/2018

Art of Transportation: Nighttime dirt haul

Moving dirt makes for an interesting photo in today's Art of Transportation.

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02/11/2018

Where in AZ??

It's time for our weekly Arizona trivia challenge!

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02/09/2018

A specialty plate for your sweetheart

If you're searching for that perfect Valentine's gift for your better half, the MVD may be able to help.

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02/08/2018

More signs of progress on Interstate 10 widening project

On your next trip between Phoenix and Tucson, you'll see construction is underway on the project to widen I-10 and build a new interchange at SR 87 and Eloy.

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