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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.

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.

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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Inside a not busy Motor Vehicle Division office

01/19/2018

Friday Five: New plates at Barrett-Jackson, low MVD numbers and territorial capital trivia

We're wrapping up the week by showing you what happened at ADOT this week.

Collage of photos showing snow-removal stripes applied before storms

01/19/2018

Those mysterious stripes mean we're getting ready for snow around Flagstaff

White stripes on highways around Flagstaff show that ADOT crews have been preparing for a winter storm.

Old photo mixing oil for road

01/18/2018

From the Archives: Road work in the 1930s

We dug up a photo of a road crew at work in the 1930s!

Tearing down Ina Road bridge at I-10

01/17/2018

Shaping the future of Pima County freeway travel

Construction activity on Pima County highways kicked off in 2018 with the bridge over Ina Road coming down and that's just beginning of improvements planned for the county over the coming years.

Sign points to MVD office

01/16/2018

Empowered employees improve MVD customer service

The MVD just had its best month ever! It's not the number of transactions we're talking about, it's customer service.

South Mountain Freeway work zone on Interstate 10

01/12/2018

Focus On Driving: Crashes in work zones spike in January

On average, more crashes occur in work zones in January in Arizona than in any other month.

Old photo of I-15 Construction

01/11/2018

From the Archives: Construction through the mountains of northwestern Arizona

Road construction can be a challenge on a good day, but is especially challenging when building a road through the mountains.

Image of DMS that reads "Heavy rain, Low visibility, Slow down"

01/09/2018

A tip that works for snow, ice or rain: Slow down

Please keep safety in mind regardless of where you are driving over the next day or two.

A brick and metal visitor center with a tall tower structure, information boards, and a clear blue sky in the background.

01/08/2018

Renovations increase rest areas' value to travelers

It's remodel time at the Sacaton Rest Area! In addition to a new look, the rest area will be getting needed sewer and electrical upgrades.

Two old tires stacked

01/05/2018

Continuous Improvement: Repurposing spare tires saves time, money

ADOT's culture of continuous improvement looks has employees looking for cost savings everywhere, including the trunk of old vehicles.