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4 years of MVD Community Connections

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.

AAH four volunteer collage

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.

Yellow truck in front of sign that says "Ash Fork Route 66"

06/24/2026

ADOT’s little yellow truck celebrates Route 66 centennial

The Arizona Department of Transportation is taking part in Route 66 centennial celebrations and our 1959 Chevy Apache pickup truck was a crowd favorite at the recent Ash Fork Heritage Day, which also celebrated the centennial.

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11/24/2016

Cleanup along 45 highway miles yields 1,000 pounds of trash

Three-dozen volunteers came together to pick up litter along State Route 286.

11/23/2016

Continuous Improvement: ADOT invention addresses graffiti problem

One ADOT employee invented a way to prevent graffiti, saving the agency time and money and improving safety.

11/22/2016

At Bell and Grand, it's a great day to watch traffic

Earlier today, we opened a Bell Road bridge carrying traffic over Grand Avenue (US 60) in Surprise. Check out before-and-after photos.

Saguaros being kept in temporary nursery before replanting

11/21/2016

Saguaro cactuses relocated for South Mountain Freeway

Landscapers are transplanting saguaros weighing up to 5,000 pounds so they can be reused once the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is complete.

11/20/2016

Where in AZ??

Take our "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge and tell us where you think this photo was taken!

11/18/2016

Taliesin West field trip helps give South Mountain Freeway a Frank Lloyd Wright touch

Collaborating with the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation on designs for the South Mountain Freeway took the project team to Taliesin West in Scottsdale.

11/17/2016

Enforcing roadway safety with a handshake and a smile

ADOT commercial vehicle inspectors use a different approach when conducting inspections.

DMS Sign Fender Bender

11/16/2016

After a crash use quick clearance and stay safe

Make sure you know what to do in a fender bender to keep yourself and others safe.

Image of snow on a large tree

11/15/2016

Plows are primed, drivers are trained and ADOT is ready for snow

Winter means snow in the high country and ADOT is prepared to keep highways clear of snow and ice.

Bell and Grand Traffic Interchange construction

11/14/2016

Bell Road reopening at Grand Avenue in time for holiday shopping season

As promised, Bell Road will reopen just in time for the holiday shopping season.