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Community Connections 2025 Award

09/20/2025

MVD Community Connections receives award for charitable giving

The ADOT MVD Community Connections team was recently recognized with the AAMVA Region 4 2025 Community Service Award for their continued efforts to support community organizations across the state.

Construction occurs on a highway.

09/17/2025

Bridge girder placement another sign of progress on US 93 widening project

Two bridges under construction on US 93 north of Wikieup didn’t look much like bridges until recently, as they were little more than concrete piers jutting up from a dry wash. That all changed rapidly in the past few weeks, as crews lifted...

For sale

09/16/2025

Protect yourself and get a registration refund when selling a vehicle

A sold notice tells the MVD that you are no longer the owner of a vehicle even if the title has not been transferred into the new owner's name yet. This can protect you from any issues like an accident, speeding tickets or even abandoned vehicle fines issued to that vehicle after you sold it. The process may also help refund some of the vehicle registration fees.

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03/16/2017

Take a virtual drive on the South Mountain Freeway

While it will won't be until late 2019 before South Mountain Freeway opens, a new video allows you to visualize the drive today.

03/15/2017

From the Director: Saving taxpayers money, a half hour at a time

MVD implements strategies to improve customer experience and reduce overtime costs.

03/15/2017

New northwestern Arizona bridge will be ready for traffic in just four days

Find out how ADOT installs a new bridge in just 96 hours.

03/14/2017

Slideshow: Ina Road/I-10 work includes upgrades west of interstate

A slideshow allows you to review photos from work on our Ina Road/Interstate 10 project from this part of the work going on in Marana.

03/12/2017

Where in AZ??

Join us for our latest "Where in AZ??" challenge on Facebook!

03/11/2017

Spring forward? Not if you buckle up

New message reminds drivers of an Arizona practice and safety.

03/10/2017

From the Director: It’s your turn to vote on safety messages!

We don’t need an Academy or selfie-taking accountants to tell us who has the best safety message.

03/09/2017

Throwback Thursday: Just two trucks, lots of horses for the 1915 Arizona Highway Department

Fading photos from ADOT's archive show how the Arizona Highway Department built and maintained roadways not long after statehood.

03/08/2017

Better safe than sorry when enjoying spring on two wheels

Spring usually brings out motorcyclists and bicyclists, making this a good time for safety reminders.

03/07/2017

Social media making commercial traffic more efficient at international ports

A popular app is helping truckers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as ADOT inspectors.