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Black and white image of Old Trails Garage. Multiple old vehicles, including Model T's, are parked in front while men stand beside the vehicles.

07/27/2026

Then and now: Route 66 Old Trails Garage and Store

In honor of the upcoming centennial of Route 66, we’ve decided to look back on one of the iconic stops along the route that still stands proud to this day: the Old Trails Garage.

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07/23/2026

TeleMVD now available in Colorado City

The newest TeleMVD station is located in the Colorado City Town Hall and will help residents conduct MVD business in the community without having to go to an MVD or Authorized Third Party office miles away.

07/19/2026

PODCAST: Truck parking is a big deal for ADOT – and for everyone

In this episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Garin Groff talks with host Doug Nintzel about improvements we have made and will be making to help connect truckers with safe and convenient parking so they can safely move goods

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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.