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ADOT snowplow parked along highway

01/11/2026

PODCAST: The view from behind the wheel of an ADOT snowplow

Snowplow operator James Kline joins On the Road With ADOT to discuss not just what goes into clearing snow but what you and other drivers can do to keep yourselves and our operators safe.

Adopt a Highway volunteers near Naco directional signage.

01/06/2026

Adopt a Highway: The sounds of change

What does a radio station in Southeastern Arizona and clean highways have in common? We're talking about a new Adopt a Highway volunteer group who takes community service to the next level.

A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker.

01/05/2026

This New Year: Make a resolution to be a safer driver

Happy New Year, Arizona! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday season, spending time with loved ones and ringing in 2026. The start of a new year is a clean slate, and a time to make resolutions to set ourselves up for success. In that...

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05/08/2017

State Route 67's remote location is among its attractions

An ADOT video crew recently drove scenic State Route 67 between Jacob Lake and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

05/07/2017

Where in AZ??

This week's "Where in AZ??" challenge is a little tougher than in past weeks. Join us on Facebook for Arizona trivia!

ADOT Enforcement and Compliance Division badge

05/05/2017

From the Director: Facial recognition training, software protecting your identity

Facial recognition is critical to our efforts to protect Arizonans' identities and prevent fraud involving state-issued driver licenses and ID cards.

Historic Route 66 in Seligman

05/04/2017

Car buffs celebrating Historic Route 66 with cruise

Annual fun run of vintage vehicles will motor west on Route 66 from Seligman to Topock.

05/03/2017

Tom Mix Monument along SR 79 marks end of the trail for a screen cowboy

The King of the Cowboys has not been forgotten. Learn about a tribute to film star Tom Mix along State Route 79.

Truck checking in at ADOT commercial port of entry

05/02/2017

Commercial vehicle safety is important to making roads safer for all drivers

ADOT Enforcement and Compliance Division officers work to improve highway safety.

Map showing the proposed route of Interstate 11 running north-south through the western United States, with Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco labeled.

05/01/2017

Make your voice heard as we study Interstate 11 between Nogales and Wickenburg

A new I-11 video has launched and we're inviting the public to meetings to comment on the proposed corridors.

04/30/2017

Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" is this spot with water and mountains? Visit our Facebook page and let us know where this photo was taken.

Black and white image of Loop 101 grand opening

04/27/2017

Throwback Thursday: Outer Loop Freeway

We're throwing it back to the '80s, when big hair, big shoulder pads and neon were in. It was also when construction on the Loop 101 Freeway started.

04/26/2017

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If you have a comment, complaint or compliment for ADOT or the MVD, here is the best way to contact us.