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01/18/2026

PODCAST: The partnership driving Phoenix-area freeway improvements

The Maricopa Association of Governments' Chief Transportation Officer returns in this week's episode to discuss how Proposition 400 has shaped the region's sucess through projects such as the recently completed I-10 Broadway Curve improvement, the Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), Loop 303 (Estrella Freeway) and State Route 24 (Gateway Freeway).

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01/16/2026

The 10 most popular specialty license plates in Arizona for 2025

Whether a driver wants to support a cause, rep their team or just add a pop of color to their car, with 109 specialty license plates available in Arizona, there’s a little something for everyone. And specialty license plates are more...

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New striping at northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303

01/15/2026

MAG partnership helps ADOT make quick freeway improvements in Valley

A much-needed second lane at the northbound I-17 exit to Loop 303 results from funding flexibility provided by the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Phoenix area's regional transportation planning agency.

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It's wise to plan ahead, even with 2020 a few years off

As of Oct. 1, 2020, the federal government will require your driver license or ID to comply with the REAL ID Act if you want to use it to enter an airport or other federally controlled facility.

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Historic photo of Highway 89 near Prescott

08/07/2017

Highway History: State Route 89 from Wickenburg to Ash Fork

A segment of the original US 89 was designated as a historic road in part because it was the first north-south road across Arizona.

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08/06/2017

Where in AZ??

Join our weekly challenge and let us know if you know "Where in AZ??" we took this photo.

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08/04/2017

What do Metallica, Neil Diamond and Ed Sheeran have to do with traffic safety?

Here's why many of our dynamic message signs will display music-themed safety messages this weekend.

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08/03/2017

Art of Transportation: Perspective is everything

An unusual perspective on construction in Tucson is featured in this week's Art of Transportation.

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Satellite-mapping image showing where new State Route 287 interchange will be built with Interstate 10.

08/01/2017

Step aside: Making improvements without giving drivers a roadblock

Two big projects are ahead, but the impact during construction should be minimal.

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07/31/2017

From the Archives: 1970s safety messages

Many have taken notice of the safety messages on ADOT's overhead message boards, but the agency has been trying to get drivers' attention for many years.

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