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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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01/04/2026

PODCAST: ADOT's partnership with native nations across Arizona

Native nations comprise roughly a quarter of Arizona's land, and state highways are key corridors for them. In this week's episode, our Native Nations Ambassador for Infrastructure Development discusses how ADOT partners with our state's 22 federally recognized tribes and eight others with ancestral ties to Arizona.

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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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