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Loop 303 project
08/07/2026

Big freeway construction project is in its early stages south of I-10 in Goodyear

The opening of a well-known travel center featuring a beaver mascot in Goodyear made a lot more news this summer than the start of ADOT’s latest freeway construction project, also in that West Valley city. The project to extend Loop 303...
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Close-up view of textured grooves on a concrete road surface, with blurred vehicles and highway scenery in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
08/05/2026

What is diamond grinding?

You may have heard that diamond grinding is currently being used on the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Blvd pavement project and the pavement improvement projects on the Loop 101 Agua Fria and Pima freeways. But what does that actually mean? Diamond...
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AAH volunteer group
08/05/2026

Route 66 Centennial cleanup

Join us for a special cleanup along a stretch of Arizona’s legendary Route 66 also known as the Mother Road, Main Street of America and the Will Rogers Highway.
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Vehicles negotiate a roundabout
06/22/2016

Driving through a modern roundabout doesn’t have to be confusing

Summer travel may mean driving on unfamiliar roads and encountering a different style of traffic intersection called a roundabout.
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Vehicle for Hire photo montage cars and forms
06/21/2016

Vehicles for hire, pit stops help tell story of ADOT's continuous improvement

Continuous improvement is an exciting way of looking at how we do business at ADOT. We look forward to sharing this story with you.
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Two Women looking at Suspension Bridge Cameron AZ
06/20/2016

The adventure ahead, documented in a 1940s postcard

A postcard image takes us back in time to look at the iconic bridge in Cameron as we look at the modern bridge ADOT has created alongside it.
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Arizona Wildlife Guide Cover
06/17/2016

Arizona Highways shows off its wild side in latest book

If you enjoy receiving your Arizona Highways magazine in your mailbox each month, you might want to check out the publication's coffee table books and guides.
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MVD office with colored Post It notes on wall
06/16/2016

ADOT MVD 'laboratory' testing ways to improve customer service

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division is seeking ways to improve customer service and reduce wait times.
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Interstate 15 bridge under construction
06/15/2016

Three months of construction presented in three minutes

In a little more than a month you’ll be able to drive along the new bridge on I-15 through the Virgin River Gorge in northwest Arizona. Here's what you'll be driving on.
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Freeway message board mentioning road worker deaths
06/14/2016

Driving alert, slowing down can save a lives in work zones

Following two incidents in the past 10 days where two road workers having been hit on state highways, ADOT is reminding drivers to pay attention in work zones.
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Traffic camera view of blowing dust on urban freeway
06/13/2016

Why you should turn off your vehicle's lights when pulling aside for dust

The Pull Aside, Stay Alive campaign urges motorists caught in low-visibility blowing dust to pull off the roadway and turn off all vehicle lights. Today's blog explains why.
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overhead view of the I-10 corridor
06/08/2016

From the Director: I-10 Corridor Coalition will enhance flow of commerce, travel

Here's why a pact signed by officials from Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas is an important step forward for transportation in the Southwest.
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Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2015 Banner
06/08/2016

How we looked at safety devices in explaining the 2015 Crash Facts report

While you can't control decisions another driver makes, using a safety device appropriate to the vehicle you are driving -- or riding in or on -- can save your life.
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