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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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From the Director: What are Safety Corridors?

Director John Halikowski shares how ADOT is working with the Department of Public Safety and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to add Safety Corridors.

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Rendering shows ramps planned to connect State Route 189 with Interstate 19.

02/01/2017

State Route 189 improvements begin with public input

ADOT is looking to improve SR 189 (Mariposa Road) so it can handle increased traffic from the Mariposa Port of Entry.

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Construction site with cranes and workers building a large retaining wall, surrounded by dirt, materials, and safety barriers.

01/31/2017

Loop 101's 64th Street interchange built ahead of its time -- for a reason

Today's blog looks at the future of the 64th Street interchange in northeast Phoenix.

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Arizona license plate featuring an American flag on the left and the word Veteran in red at the bottom. The plate number is all zeros.

01/30/2017

It's more convenient than ever to get your veteran specialty plate

Veterans can now get a specialty plate denoting their status online rather than visiting MVD offices.

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Bell Road bridge over Grand Avenue and railroad tracks viewed from a drone

01/27/2017

A bird's-eye view of the transformation at Bell and Grand

Watch drone footage as the Bell and Grand interchange comes together and gets set for its final phase.

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A small white dog lies on a black office chair while being gently petted by a person.

01/26/2017

It's happy fur-ever after for Dottie, the pooch rescued from a freeway

One year after a dog was rescued from a freeway median wall, we follow up to find out what happened to her.

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The new Fortuna Wash Bridge spans a dirt construction site under a clear blue sky.

01/24/2017

New US 95 bridge making a big difference for the Yuma area

A four-lane bridge near Yuma means travelers no longer have to wonder whether the weather will stop their journeys.

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01/23/2017

Telling (and showing) you what's happening with these storms

In these back-to-back storms, our Twitter and Facebook accounts have allowed us to share what's happening on the highways -- and for you to share with us.

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