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12/28/2025

The Arizona Travel ID can help you avoid a new federal fee

Starting on Feb. 1, those who do not have a federally compliant credential like a passport or the Arizona Travel ID will be charged $45 for the new TSA ConfirmID service to get you through TSA security for up to 10 days.
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Adopt a Highway volunteer holds up a piece of litter.
12/27/2025

PODCAST: Resolve to help keep highways cleaner in 2026

On this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, Adopt a Highway Program Manager Mary Currie explains how you can get involved and help keep Arizona grand.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive calmly.
12/25/2025

Drive calmly and jingle all the way home over Christmas

Christmas Day is just around the corner, and while we’re in the final dash to Dec. 25 and buying last-minute presents to put under the tree, we’re taking a moment to remind drivers to practice safe driving over the holidays. If you’re out...
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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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09/06/2016

Arizona fans show school spirit with specialty license plates

Supporters of Arizona's public universities are showing their true colors on their bumpers.
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Overhead Message Board: Dumb Drivers & Smartphones Don't Mix
09/02/2016

ADOT boards light up with Labor Day safety messages

ADOT reminds travelers to be prepared and safe as they head out for Labor Day weekend.
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Person inspecting or repairing a large vehicle wheel with a tool underneath a structure.
09/01/2016

New inspection facility greets commercial vehicles in Ehrenberg

A new commercial vehicle inspection facility has opened at the California state line. Check out a video showing how it helps keep highways safe.
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2015 Arizona Transportation Partnering Excellence Award is presented to the winners
08/30/2016

ADOT program helps construction projects finish on time and on budget

For 25 years the Arizona Department of Transportation has used a formal partnering program with its contractors to get construction projects completed on time and on budget.
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08/29/2016

Art of Transportation: Bridge truss frames moon

In this week's Art of Transportation, bridge trusses provide a frame for the moon.
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08/28/2016

Where in AZ??

Join us on Facebook for another Where in AZ?? challenge and tell us where this photo was taken.
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08/26/2016

Picture-perfect progress continues on Bell-Grand overpass and interchange

We're continuing to track the progress on the US 60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell project as crews move forward on the interchange.
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08/25/2016

Don't forget your paperwork when applying for a Voluntary Travel ID

New drivers or those new to Arizona might want to apply for a Voluntary Travel ID. Check out our new video explaining what you should bring along to the MVD office.
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08/24/2016

From the Director: South Mountain Freeway will drive economic development

Construction will begin on the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway in early September after the U.S. District Court in Phoenix dismissed legal challenges against the long-planned corridor.
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