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08/05/2024

MVD employees donate bottled water and other summertime relief

In Arizona’s infamous summer heat, you can work up a sweat very quickly and easily from basic yardwork or even a short walk, making that first sip of water a refreshing relief. Understanding the importance of water during these months, the...
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A water tanker puts out a vehicle fire on the highway
08/04/2024

Asked & Answered: Why highways close when wildland fires ignite nearby

During Arizona summers, it’s not uncommon for wildland fires to result in the closures of highways. When this happens, we’re usually asked why the highway is closed or restricted when the fire isn’t on the road. It’s a fair question and the...
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A coloring sheet with a message written on a message sign.
08/03/2024

ADOT Kids: Create your own traffic safety message

Hey kids! Have you seen the creative safety messages that are sometimes displayed on the highway overhead message boards? The messages sometimes relate to concerts and sporting events happening in the Valley or they’ll reference certain...
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01/14/2016

US 60 Oak Flat project update

Several projects that are underway or planned during 2016 will significantly upgrade US 60 from Superior to Globe.
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01/12/2016

ADOT partnerships at work on I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6

ADOT works very closely with all of its project partners, including emergency responders, local governments and contractors.
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01/07/2016

From the Archives: Winter weather

We found a photograph in our archives that's an excellent throwback/reminder for travelers who are facing the winter storm.
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01/05/2016

Top 10 things we learned from writing the ADOT Blog in 2015

We covered a lot of topics in 2015 and we thought it'd be fun to examine the top 10 things we learned last year.
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12/30/2015

Traveling on US 180 to see the snow? Here's how you can make the trip a little easier

Holiday weekends see heavy traffic through Flagstaff to and from snow-play areas along US 180. We have some suggestions to make your trip to this area a little easier.
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12/29/2015

ADOT facilitates training for first responders

When the ADOT Right of Way Group has properties available, they often allow first responders to use those properties for real world training.
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12/23/2015

Tips for a happy and safe holiday travel season

The holiday travel season is officially here and it’s sure to be a busy one.
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12/22/2015

Under new law, ADOT offers vehicle license tax exemption to survivors of fallen first responders

A law taking effect Jan. 1 will allow spouses and dependents of first responders killed in the line of duty to register a vehicle free of the vehicle license tax.
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12/21/2015

From the Rearview Mirror: Assisting Santa Claus

Originally published in December 2012, this blog post explains how ADOT’s Grand Canyon Airport played a role in helping Santa deliver toys and food to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
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12/17/2015

Heading to play in the snow? Have fun, but leave prepared

If you're driving toward the snow, ADOT wants you to prepare for potentially harsh conditions.
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