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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.

07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...

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07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.

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06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

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'Traveling' is allowed during Final Four: ADOT’s freeway tips

Even if your bracket is a bust, ADOT's Final Four travel tips can make game day a success.

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03/30/2017

Art of Transportation: Bridge materials follow shapes created by nature

The Art of Transportation features a bright blue sky over the South Mountain Freeway construction zone.

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2017 NCAA Final Four Event Venues and Freeway Routes

03/29/2017

Let's make NCAA championship rush hour a slam dunk for all

Final Four events leading up to Monday's championship game in Glendale should be a slam dunk if everyone plans ahead. We’ve done this before.

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MVD Office lines with not many people waiting

03/28/2017

Numbers tell only part of MVD's continuous-improvement story

Numbers are useful and may tell a story, but they can only do so much. Your feedback on MVD improvements tells us even more.

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03/27/2017

From the Director: An opportunity to tell ADOT what to plan for in the next five years

We value the public input in our planning process. Please share your thoughts on ADOT's investments for the next five years.

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03/26/2017

Where in AZ??

Join us on the ADOT Facebook page for Arizona trivia!

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Prefabricated bridge construction along Oatman Highway

03/24/2017

A faster look at a very quick and innovative bridge project

It didn't happen quite as quickly as it might seem from the time-lapse video above, but as bridge projects go this job in northwestern Arizona was lightning fast.

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