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A collage of photos featuring people collecting water bottles.

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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ADOT utilizing technology to conduct efficient commercial vehicle safety inspections

Technology is being implemented to enhance ADOT's weight and equipment safety inspection process for commercial motor vehicles.

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08/20/2015

Donor Network of Arizona recognizes August as ‘ADOT MVD Saves Lives Month’

When you apply for a driver license or identification card, registering to become an organ donor is as simple as checking a box.

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08/19/2015

ADOT begins repairs along US 89A following heavy rainfall

Crews have started on repairs along US 89A following the House Rock Flood. About a half-mile stretch west of Marble Canyon remains restricted until repairs are complete.

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08/14/2015

From the Archives: Deck Park Tunnel construction

In honor of its 25th birthday, we’ve focused on the Deck Park Tunnel all week but we’re not done yet.

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08/12/2015

From the Archives: Deck Park drainage tunnels

The Deck Park Tunnel isn’t technically a tunnel - it’s actually made up of 19 bridges that are lined up side by side, creating a tunnel effect for motorists. But there are actual, honest-to-goodness tunnels that were dug during the project.

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