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A metal footbridge spans a rocky canyon with steep cliffs and sparse vegetation under a bright sky.

11/30/2025

Fish Creek Bridge: A small piece of nearly timeless history

A small bridge on a historic road is nearly timeless.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to designate a driver.

11/26/2025

Pie, leftovers and designated drivers are essential this Thanksgiving weekend

It’s Thanksgiving and that means gathering with friends and family over the holiday weekend. Here at ADOT, we want you to make it to your destination safely. If you’re out on Arizona highways over the holiday weekend, you may see our...

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Swing gates that keep vehicles from going the wrong direction in I-17 flex lanes

11/23/2025

PODCAST: Flex lanes, wider I-17 making the holiday travel season bright

Laura Douglas, our lead communicator on this massive project, joins On the Road With ADOT this week to explain what drivers have gained from I-17 improvements and how the flex lanes work.

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MVD works to keep you out of lines -- even somebody else's

A new MVD partnership makes it easier to get a replacement Social Security card without leaving home.

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09/29/2016

More improvements coming to State Route 189 in Nogales

Newly approved funding will move up improvements to SR 189 by two years.

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09/28/2016

Take an aerial tour of ADOT's progress at Bell and Grand

This aerial video by Surprise offers an excellent view of the project's focus leading up to reopening Bell Road in November.

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09/28/2016

MVD teams up with Valley of the Sun United Way to help the homeless

MVD employees and Valley of the Sun United Way work together to get the homeless Arizona state ID cards.

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A wide freeway with moderate traffic flows beside fields and trees under a clear blue sky.

09/27/2016

A new perspective on az511.gov

New traffic cameras give a travelers a fresh perspective on Phoenix freeways.

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09/26/2016

From the Director: For commuters, time is of the essence

The South Mountain Freeway will connect people with employment centers in the East Valley and West Valley, benefiting the region’s economy and quality of life.

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