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MVD Community Connections Thanksgiving drives

12/01/2025

MVD employees step up to help during the Thanksgiving holiday

As part of the MVD Community Connections efforts, several office locations across the state organized food donation drives to help out in their communities this Thanksgiving.

A metal footbridge spans a rocky canyon with steep cliffs and sparse vegetation under a bright sky.

11/30/2025

Fish Creek Bridge: A small piece of nearly timeless history

A small bridge on a historic road is nearly timeless.

All the Way to the Border volunteers

11/29/2025

New Year, New Beginnings: Arizona’s annual 45-mile cleanup of SR 286

Melissa Owen's 11th Annual "All the Way to the Border" cleanup is a great way to start the new year outdoors in beautiful Southern Arizona, and help keep it that way. You are invited to register with us to join the fun!

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12/10/2017

Where in AZ??

We've taken to the air to come up with this week's "Where in AZ??" challenge.

Your Speed - Too Fast

12/07/2017

Interstate 17: Where faster isn't better

New digital signs look to improve safety along a mountainous stretch of I-17.

Freeway and cars !-17 south of Thomas

12/06/2017

From the Archives: Interstate 17 in downtown Phoenix

While a lot has changed on I-17 in downtown Phoenix, a few things have endured over the years.

State Highway to North Rim

12/05/2017

State highway to North Rim closes for the winter

Winters are fierce at the Grand Canyon's North Rim. When park amenities close for the winter, we close SR 67 along with them.

Curve on I-17

12/04/2017

From the Director: Calling I-17 a 'deadly highway' misses the point

Highway safety goes far beyond headlines and usually points driver behavior.

12/03/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our Facebook challenge and help located spots across the state.

12/01/2017

File a Sold Notice with MVD or you could wind up fighting a fine

Today we're sharing tips in both English and Spanish on how to properly notify the MVD when you've sold a vehicle.

11/30/2017

Driving Safety Home: Drivers can’t become complacent when it comes to winter travel

Each year it's a good idea to brush up on winter travel safety.

ADOT officer inspects semitrailer

11/29/2017

A year on, International Border Inspection Qualification program continues to grow

In just one year the ADOT Border Liaison Unit has made strides in training truckers and improving safety.

Freeway traffic viewed from above

11/28/2017

From the Director: The Long and Winding Road

ADOT has done the research and analysis, but now we need from you about the long-range transportation plan.