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02/01/2026

PODCAST: How a Travel ID beats the TSA fee

Bill Lamoreaux, our lead communicator on all things MVD, has the details you need on how to join millions of Arizonans who are able to use their driver licenses and state ID cards for air travel and other uses that have REAL ID requirements.

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A snowplow on an icy highway plowing snow.

01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...

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01/25/2026

PODCAST: Looking ahead to Southern Arizona projects for 2026

In this 10-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff discusses Southern Arizona improvements that are starting, continuing and finishing in 2026, including major upgrades for the Tucson area.

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Half of child car seats are installed incorrectly, so please learn how yours works

Child Passenger Safety Week is a reminder of the importance of proper use of car seats for children.

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09/16/2016

When buying used cars, avoid headaches by doing your research

These easy, online tools can help you research a used car's history before you make a purchase.

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09/14/2016

US 89 improvements in Cameron increase safety and mobility

Major upgrades have just been completed on a four-mile, four-lane stretch of US 89 in Cameron.

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09/13/2016

From the Director: Tackling challenges, finding solutions

ADOT has embraced the Continuous Improvement culture and is streamlining its processes. Today's blog details more ways the agency is saving time and money.

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A map of the reconstruction of the SR 92 San Pedro River Bridge.

09/12/2016

Abracadabra: Replacing a southern Arizona bridge while keeping it open to traffic

Crews are replacing a 61-year-old bridge over the San Pedro River with a better bridge – without ever stopping traffic from using the old one.

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09/11/2016

Where in AZ??

Join in the Facebook fun with our "Where in AZ??" challenge!

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09/08/2016

There's a good chance we can save you that trip to an MVD office

Those of us who work at ADOT know that taking care of paperwork at an MVD office isn't a popular thing to do. That's why we’re doing a lot to get you out of line and safely on the road.

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09/07/2016

From the Director: Pilot program starts for expanded truck loads on I-10, I-19

The Arizona Department of Transportation has started a year-long pilot program that allows slightly heavier trucks to travel on interstates in Southern Arizona. The program began Sept. 1.

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